| 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 | $249.94 | 4.255% | $260.5749 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.84 | 8.326% | $263.0589 | $263.06 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.38 | 10.102% | $258.0571 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.51 | 3.560% | $23.3114 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.60 | 7.465% | $228.4706 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.85 | 6.573% | $146.9109 | $146.91 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.47 | 11.505% | $133.215 | $133.22 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.59 | $1,313.5988 | $1,313.60 | $1,313.50 | $1,313.70 | |