| 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 | $245.97 | 5.850% | $260.3592 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.88 | 13.199% | $173.0586 | $173.06 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.67 | 4.431% | $203.2958 | $203.30 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.46 | 13.692% | $30.0829 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.76 | 4.829% | $185.2957 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.73 | 4.317% | $120.7261 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.70 | 4.133% | $128.8125 | $128.81 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.17 | $1,101.6308 | $1,101.64 | $1,101.65 | $1,101.70 | |