| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $245.90 | 6.725% | $262.4368 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.31 | 13.625% | $268.5072 | $268.51 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.33 | 6.288% | $246.9389 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.62 | 4.628% | $82.2585 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.99 | 4.583% | $140.1308 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.77 | 4.417% | $36.3058 | $36.31 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.26 | 12.817% | $38.6511 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.18 | $1,075.2291 | $1,075.24 | $1,075.25 | $1,075.20 | |