| 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 | $248.76 | 6.587% | $265.1458 | $265.15 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.33 | 11.347% | $160.7071 | $160.71 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.28 | 5.583% | $257.9182 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.97 | 13.273% | $193.6628 | $193.66 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.65 | 11.792% | $212.0135 | $212.01 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.55 | 12.277% | $226.2943 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.53 | 9.373% | $263.0749 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,440.07 | $1,578.8166 | $1,578.81 | $1,578.75 | $1,578.80 | |