| 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 | $243.89 | 6.543% | $259.8477 | $259.85 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.26 | 3.126% | $184.8637 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.59 | 4.260% | $159.0903 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.31 | 13.768% | $109.57 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.34 | 8.651% | $247.0072 | $247.01 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.31 | 8.778% | $13.3906 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.51 | 7.246% | $142.1117 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.21 | $1,115.8812 | $1,115.88 | $1,115.85 | $1,115.90 | |