| 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 | $243.47 | 6.502% | $259.3004 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.51 | 9.507% | $186.7204 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.33 | 12.576% | $262.6736 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.88 | 10.568% | $236.4828 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.84 | 11.326% | $254.7584 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.62 | 11.369% | $270.2035 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.41 | 12.818% | $149.3823 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,465.06 | $1,619.5214 | $1,619.51 | $1,619.50 | $1,619.60 | |