| 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 | $246.85 | 7.863% | $266.2598 | $266.26 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.34 | 11.396% | $254.3616 | $254.36 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.64 | 10.102% | $154.8475 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.78 | 6.377% | $129.5459 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.91 | 12.276% | $206.4868 | $206.49 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.70 | 10.210% | $263.0713 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.94 | 8.756% | $256.5989 | $256.60 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,396.16 | $1,531.1718 | $1,531.18 | $1,531.15 | $1,531.20 | |