| 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 | $239.88 | 6.187% | $254.7214 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.83 | 12.732% | $218.5084 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.56 | 7.589% | $226.5394 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.47 | 8.422% | $218.4378 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.53 | 13.858% | $268.1697 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.96 | 4.494% | $165.0587 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.66 | 6.569% | $140.3087 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,370.89 | $1,491.7441 | $1,491.75 | $1,491.70 | $1,491.70 | |