| 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 | $242.52 | 9.540% | $265.6564 | $265.66 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.53 | 5.440% | $145.0116 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.91 | 12.328% | $144.802 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.51 | 6.408% | $46.2981 | $46.30 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.42 | 8.599% | $239.3739 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.99 | 3.152% | $53.6287 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.56 | 12.468% | $185.0773 | $185.08 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.44 | $1,079.8480 | $1,079.85 | $1,079.85 | $1,079.90 | |