| 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 | $245.63 | 7.236% | $263.4038 | $263.40 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.45 | 7.570% | $173.6718 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.47 | 3.232% | $164.6241 | $164.62 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.64 | 12.701% | $78.485 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.33 | 13.543% | $260.3882 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.67 | 4.575% | $260.0467 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.74 | 13.486% | $188.0917 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.93 | $1,388.7113 | $1,388.71 | $1,388.70 | $1,388.70 | |