| 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 | $244.64 | 6.225% | $259.8688 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.39 | 11.323% | $196.3626 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.93 | 3.565% | $161.4889 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.88 | 8.582% | $125.8248 | $125.82 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.49 | 8.131% | $115.1487 | $115.15 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.59 | 7.420% | $91.9408 | $91.94 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.30 | 12.504% | $265.847 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.22 | $1,216.4816 | $1,216.48 | $1,216.45 | $1,216.40 | |