| 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 | $246.41 | 5.225% | $259.2849 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.65 | 7.845% | $268.1566 | $268.16 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.25 | 5.712% | $250.8017 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.73 | 11.818% | $183.0796 | $183.08 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.37 | 7.181% | $110.793 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.48 | 12.561% | $185.1403 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.77 | 9.285% | $218.3186 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,363.66 | $1,475.5747 | $1,475.57 | $1,475.60 | $1,475.60 | |