| 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 | $244.71 | 6.155% | $259.7719 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.51 | 3.337% | $256.8028 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.94 | 8.753% | $151.1014 | $151.10 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.50 | 3.353% | $36.6903 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.37 | 8.643% | $122.0821 | $122.08 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.56 | 12.186% | $70.1836 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.87 | 7.308% | $209.1111 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.46 | $1,105.7432 | $1,105.73 | $1,105.75 | $1,105.80 | |