| 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 | $246.87 | 5.429% | $260.2726 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.68 | 4.442% | $253.4598 | $253.46 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.55 | 9.807% | $137.8627 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.74 | 11.723% | $210.866 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.63 | 7.303% | $210.9899 | $210.99 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.76 | 10.606% | $216.5223 | $216.52 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.45 | 4.788% | $182.8027 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,370.68 | $1,472.7760 | $1,472.77 | $1,472.70 | $1,472.90 | |