| 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 | $245.30 | 5.675% | $259.2208 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.45 | 6.373% | $243.0091 | $243.01 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.73 | 7.707% | $80.4894 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.70 | 13.300% | $109.5611 | $109.56 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.26 | 13.656% | $215.1053 | $215.11 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.71 | 12.420% | $160.4346 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.26 | 6.311% | $200.1411 | $200.14 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.41 | $1,267.9614 | $1,267.96 | $1,267.95 | $1,267.90 | |