| 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 | $235.53 | 5.417% | $248.2887 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.51 | 5.758% | $162.3491 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.35 | 7.369% | $186.1242 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.45 | 8.251% | $223.4842 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.57 | 11.246% | $10.6462 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.40 | 11.125% | $262.6995 | $262.70 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.78 | 10.447% | $186.4124 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.59 | $1,280.0043 | $1,280.00 | $1,280.00 | $1,279.90 | |