| 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 | $248.36 | 4.830% | $260.3558 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.80 | 6.350% | $206.1063 | $206.11 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.73 | 3.297% | $204.2492 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.71 | 5.120% | $184.7064 | $184.71 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.62 | 9.835% | $248.9081 | $248.91 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.68 | 13.191% | $183.0072 | $183.01 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.78 | 8.321% | $220.7365 | $220.74 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,407.68 | $1,508.0695 | $1,508.09 | $1,508.05 | $1,508.00 | |