| 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 | $225.57 | 13.155% | $255.2437 | $255.24 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.56 | 6.642% | $223.479 | $223.48 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.56 | 9.477% | $228.3252 | $228.33 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.56 | 8.556% | $205.7788 | $205.78 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.41 | 4.310% | $246.5993 | $246.60 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.44 | 9.531% | $267.7376 | $267.74 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.84 | 10.479% | $260.5537 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,549.94 | $1,687.7173 | $1,687.72 | $1,687.80 | $1,687.70 | |