| 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 | $242.68 | 6.508% | $258.4736 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.54 | 5.480% | $206.2556 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.55 | 3.694% | $219.3647 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.36 | 10.835% | $182.1684 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.40 | 12.465% | $197.2636 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.37 | 5.114% | $128.628 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.96 | 13.352% | $134.8435 | $134.84 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.86 | $1,326.9974 | $1,326.99 | $1,326.95 | $1,327.10 | |