| 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 | $236.54 | 5.801% | $250.2617 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.69 | 11.401% | $201.2905 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.73 | 8.554% | $248.2956 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.25 | 9.398% | $69.1942 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.92 | 6.224% | $261.2261 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.85 | 7.507% | $48.2169 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.48 | 9.127% | $262.4286 | $262.43 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.46 | $1,340.9136 | $1,340.92 | $1,340.95 | $1,340.90 | |