| 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 | $243.90 | 12.406% | $274.1582 | $274.16 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.56 | 12.685% | $259.8065 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.85 | 10.458% | $246.1557 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.90 | 9.215% | $198.6621 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.98 | 4.421% | $259.9874 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.39 | 10.597% | $86.697 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.90 | 3.397% | $230.4719 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,429.48 | $1,555.9388 | $1,555.95 | $1,555.90 | $1,556.10 | |