| 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 | $246.97 | 4.758% | $258.7208 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.55 | 3.111% | $169.6692 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.42 | 10.678% | $154.3073 | $154.31 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.99 | 6.149% | $260.0544 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.30 | 11.355% | $172.9343 | $172.93 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.70 | 11.562% | $163.6615 | $163.66 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.33 | 3.860% | $250.6453 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,339.26 | $1,429.9928 | $1,429.99 | $1,429.95 | $1,430.00 | |