| 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 | $250.30 | 5.573% | $264.2492 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.61 | 3.113% | $246.0379 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.63 | 12.117% | $210.3651 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.70 | 10.673% | $176.7448 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.67 | 13.319% | $44.9536 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.69 | 9.284% | $169.0514 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.30 | 4.605% | $256.5961 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,275.90 | $1,367.9981 | $1,368.00 | $1,368.00 | $1,368.00 | |