| 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 | $247.57 | 5.181% | $260.3966 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.33 | 11.519% | $211.1389 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.28 | 8.207% | $174.5162 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.58 | 8.640% | $265.7117 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.98 | 11.148% | $32.2107 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.88 | 5.223% | $13.5527 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.32 | 12.874% | $258.8427 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.94 | $1,216.3695 | $1,216.37 | $1,216.35 | $1,216.30 | |