| 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 | $243.59 | 6.838% | $260.2467 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.38 | 5.707% | $216.044 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.81 | 4.704% | $228.0558 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.62 | 4.451% | $257.5971 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.78 | 11.122% | $163.1049 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.71 | 7.592% | $115.8873 | $115.89 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.87 | 7.137% | $47.001 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.76 | $1,287.9368 | $1,287.94 | $1,287.95 | $1,287.90 | |