| 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 | $247.80 | 7.125% | $265.4558 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.76 | 6.828% | $264.6771 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.91 | 8.531% | $198.5141 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.91 | 6.767% | $249.7387 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.49 | 6.546% | $256.2325 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.72 | 8.119% | $214.8541 | $214.85 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.86 | 8.179% | $123.1726 | $123.17 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,465.45 | $1,572.6449 | $1,572.64 | $1,572.65 | $1,572.70 | |