| 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 | $245.26 | 8.221% | $265.4228 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.76 | 9.206% | $265.1085 | $265.11 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.77 | 11.500% | $87.8286 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.96 | 9.236% | $7.6028 | $7.60 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.64 | 9.154% | $185.1688 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.40 | 12.847% | $127.9685 | $127.97 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.85 | 8.668% | $119.3718 | $119.37 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.64 | $1,058.4718 | $1,058.47 | $1,058.40 | $1,058.50 | |