| 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 | $246.70 | 5.552% | $260.3968 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.70 | 3.158% | $250.3645 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.86 | 9.623% | $260.7493 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.98 | 5.593% | $89.7329 | $89.73 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.91 | 13.508% | $209.8876 | $209.89 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.52 | 10.250% | $44.6733 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.93 | 4.647% | $225.9643 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,253.60 | $1,341.7687 | $1,341.76 | $1,341.75 | $1,341.80 | |