| 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 | $240.36 | 8.740% | $261.3675 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.82 | 12.646% | $280.2858 | $280.29 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.83 | 5.651% | $169.9185 | $169.92 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.55 | 12.342% | $146.6625 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.71 | 12.391% | $239.0669 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.70 | 6.848% | $248.6353 | $248.64 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.78 | 6.439% | $212.6438 | $212.64 | $212.65 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,425.75 | $1,558.5803 | $1,558.59 | $1,558.55 | $1,558.60 | |