| 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 | $246.46 | 7.665% | $265.3512 | $265.35 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.88 | 10.801% | $239.1972 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.72 | 6.813% | $92.6282 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.56 | 12.674% | $13.0251 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.38 | 5.257% | $155.1278 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.54 | 8.445% | $171.9287 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.41 | 8.714% | $254.8365 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.95 | $1,192.0947 | $1,192.11 | $1,192.20 | $1,192.00 | |