| 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 | $243.72 | 5.615% | $257.4049 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.28 | 4.419% | $257.1631 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.87 | 7.375% | $225.3479 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.33 | 4.429% | $230.0884 | $230.09 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.78 | 8.747% | $166.1437 | $166.14 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.92 | 11.690% | $275.7849 | $275.78 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.50 | 8.225% | $210.4976 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,514.40 | $1,622.4305 | $1,622.42 | $1,622.45 | $1,622.40 | |