| 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 | $246.63 | 5.231% | $259.5312 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.55 | 9.740% | $121.3176 | $121.32 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.52 | 7.450% | $229.4272 | $229.43 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.90 | 12.858% | $278.6464 | $278.65 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.42 | 6.188% | $92.8295 | $92.83 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.50 | 7.446% | $127.3235 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.84 | 9.644% | $60.1288 | $60.13 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.36 | $1,169.2042 | $1,169.21 | $1,169.25 | $1,169.00 | |