| 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 | $245.37 | 6.590% | $261.5399 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.58 | 12.255% | $154.4404 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.65 | 6.865% | $200.5322 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.36 | 8.254% | $224.4755 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.89 | 12.209% | $181.6552 | $181.66 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.36 | 6.508% | $15.2945 | $15.29 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.32 | 11.435% | $277.8297 | $277.83 | $277.85 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.53 | $1,315.7674 | $1,315.77 | $1,315.85 | $1,315.70 | |