| 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 | $240.64 | 6.468% | $256.2046 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.86 | 6.331% | $253.9822 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.33 | 13.725% | $281.276 | $281.28 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.47 | 6.149% | $265.8714 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.94 | 13.243% | $177.7236 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.40 | 9.307% | $148.0017 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.93 | 13.389% | $115.5774 | $115.58 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,371.57 | $1,498.6369 | $1,498.63 | $1,498.65 | $1,498.70 | |