| 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 | $246.42 | 7.315% | $264.4456 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.75 | 4.265% | $167.606 | $167.61 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.65 | 8.298% | $73.2636 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.61 | 5.277% | $144.8717 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.65 | 6.482% | $159.3503 | $159.35 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.86 | 7.544% | $256.8796 | $256.88 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.30 | 11.777% | $269.7179 | $269.72 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.24 | $1,336.1347 | $1,336.14 | $1,336.10 | $1,336.20 | |