| 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 | $247.52 | 6.110% | $262.6435 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.90 | 5.523% | $259.4811 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.36 | 4.666% | $249.4819 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.30 | 10.367% | $208.9247 | $208.92 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.85 | 6.215% | $140.0445 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.75 | 12.168% | $262.1927 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.57 | 4.353% | $19.3784 | $19.38 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.25 | $1,402.1468 | $1,402.13 | $1,402.20 | $1,402.10 | |