| 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 | $245.41 | 6.706% | $261.8672 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.57 | 8.611% | $190.6883 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.90 | 10.738% | $270.09 | $270.09 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.98 | 4.677% | $231.3152 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.47 | 12.376% | $220.7851 | $220.79 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.74 | 5.258% | $211.2949 | $211.29 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.51 | 9.181% | $272.4175 | $272.42 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,532.58 | $1,658.4582 | $1,658.47 | $1,658.45 | $1,658.50 | |