| 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 | $245.35 | 6.256% | $260.6991 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.37 | 12.852% | $265.6198 | $265.62 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.27 | 7.504% | $234.649 | $234.65 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.27 | 9.305% | $151.136 | $151.14 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.89 | 6.705% | $260.2428 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.95 | 3.171% | $190.8148 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.47 | 13.769% | $167.7751 | $167.78 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,413.57 | $1,530.9366 | $1,530.94 | $1,530.95 | $1,530.80 | |