| 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 | $237.74 | 6.489% | $253.1669 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.85 | 10.432% | $274.81 | $274.81 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.82 | 10.233% | $226.8816 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.44 | 4.572% | $173.0039 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.98 | 11.659% | $56.9238 | $56.92 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.46 | 10.752% | $162.2074 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.54 | 6.719% | $260.9706 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.83 | $1,407.9642 | $1,407.96 | $1,407.90 | $1,408.00 | |