| 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 | $245.29 | 12.744% | $276.5498 | $276.55 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.39 | 6.804% | $170.2349 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.67 | 10.439% | $124.4316 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.41 | 13.145% | $192.8104 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.57 | 7.353% | $128.362 | $128.36 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.75 | 13.149% | $110.6031 | $110.60 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.56 | 11.645% | $259.6416 | $259.64 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.64 | $1,262.6334 | $1,262.62 | $1,262.65 | $1,262.50 | |