| 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 | $240.64 | 5.737% | $254.4455 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.54 | 11.568% | $275.0597 | $275.06 | $275.05 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.44 | 9.612% | $261.3589 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.65 | 10.490% | $189.6561 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.91 | 6.779% | $189.9705 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.46 | 13.264% | $245.1713 | $245.17 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.70 | 10.486% | $130.042 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,409.34 | $1,545.7040 | $1,545.71 | $1,545.65 | $1,545.80 | |