| 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 | $207.54 | 5.749% | $219.4715 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.48 | 7.226% | $260.0016 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.63 | 6.316% | $171.8386 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.57 | 4.474% | $139.5459 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.57 | 9.160% | $249.507 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.84 | 13.563% | $267.827 | $267.83 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.95 | 11.173% | $206.7262 | $206.73 | $206.75 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,395.58 | $1,514.9178 | $1,514.93 | $1,514.95 | $1,514.80 | |