| 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 | $247.27 | 4.796% | $259.1291 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.73 | 12.426% | $154.8443 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.25 | 5.646% | $133.3781 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.62 | 7.640% | $229.9406 | $229.94 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.46 | 13.393% | $95.7717 | $95.77 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.56 | 5.468% | $138.7537 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.80 | 13.672% | $268.0386 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.69 | $1,279.8561 | $1,279.85 | $1,279.90 | $1,279.80 | |