| 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 | $248.37 | 4.601% | $259.7975 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.38 | 10.337% | $257.5045 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.41 | 4.245% | $228.724 | $228.72 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.90 | 10.608% | $181.2865 | $181.29 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.79 | 6.817% | $176.0237 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.52 | 12.348% | $267.9724 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.90 | 10.254% | $165.2707 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,418.27 | $1,536.5793 | $1,536.57 | $1,536.50 | $1,536.60 | |