| 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 | $110.45 | 4.685% | $115.6246 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.50 | 4.513% | $261.8051 | $261.81 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.83 | 8.298% | $267.312 | $267.31 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.87 | 10.865% | $254.8454 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.82 | 9.201% | $33.6557 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.26 | 3.761% | $258.6347 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.96 | 9.709% | $196.3352 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.69 | $1,388.2127 | $1,388.22 | $1,388.20 | $1,388.10 | |