| 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 | $235.69 | 5.422% | $248.4691 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.76 | 3.502% | $131.1991 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.99 | 10.151% | $174.0276 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.46 | 7.405% | $91.7883 | $91.79 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.95 | 8.683% | $254.2639 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.67 | 4.860% | $74.1046 | $74.10 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.25 | 10.607% | $42.3072 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.77 | $1,016.1598 | $1,016.16 | $1,016.15 | $1,016.20 | |