| 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 | $246.85 | 5.164% | $259.5973 | $259.60 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.91 | 13.537% | $166.7972 | $166.80 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.93 | 10.567% | $43.0437 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.42 | 7.159% | $216.9112 | $216.91 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.72 | 4.392% | $35.201 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.62 | 6.296% | $232.3843 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.88 | 12.495% | $95.4858 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.33 | $1,049.4205 | $1,049.42 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.40 | |