| 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 | $241.85 | 5.255% | $254.5592 | $254.56 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.92 | 7.540% | $146.1684 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.55 | 13.786% | $178.132 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.89 | 13.740% | $175.0345 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.36 | 7.523% | $91.7816 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.51 | 11.661% | $267.4393 | $267.44 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.42 | 8.777% | $167.9734 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.50 | $1,281.0884 | $1,281.08 | $1,281.10 | $1,281.10 | |