| 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 | $246.55 | 5.185% | $259.3336 | $259.33 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.49 | 7.624% | $170.5733 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.75 | 3.203% | $251.5573 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.85 | 8.668% | $264.9869 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.30 | 9.759% | $153.9919 | $153.99 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.82 | 3.350% | $216.849 | $216.85 | $216.85 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.74 | 11.531% | $257.3466 | $257.35 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,473.50 | $1,574.6386 | $1,574.64 | $1,574.65 | $1,574.60 | |