| 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 | $250.43 | 3.506% | $259.2101 | $259.21 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.65 | 6.650% | $263.0522 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.66 | 13.225% | $219.2715 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.53 | 8.325% | $256.2211 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.69 | 8.613% | $192.9944 | $192.99 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.96 | 12.224% | $163.8022 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.98 | 10.795% | $46.5117 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.90 | $1,401.0632 | $1,401.05 | $1,401.00 | $1,401.10 | |