| 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 | $250.97 | 5.746% | $265.3907 | $265.39 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.94 | 12.301% | $227.9036 | $227.90 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.54 | 6.840% | $235.6249 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.47 | 5.679% | $245.672 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.62 | 8.755% | $105.0791 | $105.08 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.33 | 10.191% | $262.6182 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.85 | 12.442% | $249.4526 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,463.72 | $1,591.7411 | $1,591.73 | $1,591.70 | $1,591.80 | |