| 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 | $248.54 | 7.563% | $267.3371 | $267.34 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.90 | 11.435% | $255.0747 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.93 | 4.480% | $83.5109 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.43 | 13.693% | $260.8458 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.43 | 10.174% | $57.7642 | $57.76 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.49 | 5.714% | $256.3459 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.78 | 12.758% | $114.7651 | $114.77 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.50 | $1,295.6437 | $1,295.65 | $1,295.60 | $1,295.60 | |