| 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 | $246.28 | 7.703% | $265.2509 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.41 | 13.561% | $191.2481 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.29 | 5.547% | $134.3508 | $134.35 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.68 | 6.325% | $32.6205 | $32.62 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.26 | 11.690% | $185.6958 | $185.70 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.26 | 3.197% | $29.1635 | $29.16 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.55 | 6.771% | $249.3637 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.73 | $1,087.6933 | $1,087.69 | $1,087.65 | $1,087.80 | |