| 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 | $243.31 | 6.209% | $258.4171 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.38 | 5.610% | $253.8653 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.52 | 9.795% | $255.2953 | $255.30 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.52 | 6.383% | $209.0639 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.83 | 13.832% | $6.6364 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.91 | 3.382% | $76.4096 | $76.41 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.55 | 13.168% | $216.7733 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.02 | $1,276.4609 | $1,276.47 | $1,276.40 | $1,276.50 | |