| 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 | $246.94 | 5.340% | $260.1266 | $260.13 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.86 | 12.435% | $222.4639 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.79 | 13.871% | $36.1996 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.47 | 13.141% | $248.3106 | $248.31 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.87 | 9.711% | $222.5707 | $222.57 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.88 | 13.358% | $117.7563 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.37 | 7.374% | $257.0211 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,242.18 | $1,364.4488 | $1,364.45 | $1,364.40 | $1,364.50 | |