| 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 | $223.88 | 9.508% | $245.1665 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.36 | 12.304% | $244.104 | $244.10 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.42 | 4.314% | $186.117 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.46 | 11.594% | $102.0639 | $102.06 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.38 | 10.803% | $74.6591 | $74.66 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.48 | 8.760% | $257.1956 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.94 | 6.258% | $143.3845 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.92 | $1,252.6906 | $1,252.69 | $1,252.65 | $1,252.80 | |