| 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 | $220.79 | 11.585% | $246.3685 | $246.37 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.51 | 5.404% | $161.8057 | $161.81 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.54 | 8.824% | $65.882 | $65.88 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.93 | 9.865% | $119.6759 | $119.68 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.72 | 4.210% | $244.6017 | $244.60 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.38 | 13.711% | $47.0536 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.98 | 6.278% | $260.3598 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.85 | $1,145.7472 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.90 | |