| 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 | $245.98 | 6.584% | $262.1753 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.70 | 12.332% | $179.3942 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.41 | 7.840% | $266.8069 | $266.81 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.67 | 11.611% | $146.9582 | $146.96 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.34 | 10.743% | $22.5251 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.78 | 13.187% | $253.2899 | $253.29 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.75 | 7.217% | $10.4537 | $10.45 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.63 | $1,141.6033 | $1,141.61 | $1,141.65 | $1,141.70 | |