| 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 | $247.61 | 5.202% | $260.4907 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.34 | 12.333% | $199.2113 | $199.21 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.59 | 6.170% | $138.6474 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.30 | 8.230% | $135.6122 | $135.61 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.42 | 9.281% | $202.6288 | $202.63 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.42 | 8.569% | $229.5366 | $229.54 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.82 | 9.290% | $81.7708 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.50 | $1,247.8978 | $1,247.90 | $1,247.90 | $1,247.80 | |