| 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 | $240.90 | 7.860% | $259.8347 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.25 | 5.857% | $12.9675 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.97 | 9.668% | $270.8471 | $270.85 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.85 | 10.183% | $164.0074 | $164.01 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.27 | 6.477% | $205.7881 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.71 | 4.519% | $246.3617 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.50 | 9.140% | $218.8257 | $218.83 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.45 | $1,378.6322 | $1,378.64 | $1,378.65 | $1,378.60 | |