| 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 | $248.78 | 5.165% | $261.6295 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.63 | 4.169% | $55.8658 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.92 | 9.647% | $174.251 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.74 | 12.326% | $272.6601 | $272.66 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.74 | 8.772% | $230.3138 | $230.31 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.72 | 12.304% | $209.694 | $209.69 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.75 | 8.184% | $176.0695 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.28 | $1,380.4837 | $1,380.48 | $1,380.45 | $1,380.60 | |