| 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 | $235.87 | 11.233% | $262.3653 | $262.37 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.26 | 5.441% | $116.2592 | $116.26 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.57 | 8.597% | $236.2745 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.30 | 5.604% | $144.9943 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.63 | 8.373% | $80.8788 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.48 | 6.225% | $118.4196 | $118.42 | $118.40 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.71 | 9.296% | $189.8581 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.82 | $1,149.0498 | $1,149.05 | $1,149.00 | $1,149.20 | |