| 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 | $246.48 | 7.705% | $265.4713 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.52 | 5.432% | $138.6642 | $138.66 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.34 | 13.157% | $162.1992 | $162.20 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.99 | 12.711% | $237.8089 | $237.81 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.31 | 4.860% | $44.3663 | $44.37 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.70 | 10.583% | $113.5687 | $113.57 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.37 | 10.723% | $234.0352 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.71 | $1,196.1138 | $1,196.12 | $1,196.05 | $1,196.20 | |