| 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 | $249.62 | 5.213% | $262.6327 | $262.63 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.72 | 3.468% | $230.4439 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.77 | 9.813% | $251.2192 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.30 | 4.176% | $7.6048 | $7.60 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.95 | 6.233% | $240.0335 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.80 | 9.409% | $14.0044 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.79 | 11.831% | $188.7595 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.95 | $1,194.6980 | $1,194.68 | $1,194.70 | $1,194.60 | |