| 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 | $239.53 | 6.624% | $255.3965 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.90 | 10.557% | $268.543 | $268.54 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.81 | 5.855% | $243.2654 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.95 | 6.414% | $28.6786 | $28.68 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.94 | 8.372% | $252.4417 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.49 | 13.723% | $267.8063 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.56 | 9.399% | $265.3582 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,450.18 | $1,581.4897 | $1,581.50 | $1,581.50 | $1,581.50 | |