| 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 | $244.61 | 6.515% | $260.5463 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.36 | 8.194% | $196.2206 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.69 | 9.321% | $113.3549 | $113.35 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.40 | 6.114% | $150.0452 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.56 | 12.225% | $210.4892 | $210.49 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.87 | 11.614% | $83.5654 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.64 | 5.286% | $252.3074 | $252.31 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.13 | $1,266.5290 | $1,266.54 | $1,266.50 | $1,266.50 | |