| 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 | $246.37 | 5.625% | $260.2283 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.73 | 11.219% | $107.5821 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.71 | 9.328% | $14.9889 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.93 | 6.629% | $188.6587 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.38 | 9.669% | $174.7905 | $174.79 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.90 | 4.422% | $36.4433 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.28 | 6.128% | $238.0239 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.30 | $1,020.7157 | $1,020.71 | $1,020.75 | $1,020.70 | |