| 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 | $245.55 | 6.406% | $261.2799 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.28 | 12.853% | $174.1096 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.48 | 12.237% | $213.789 | $213.79 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.69 | 13.153% | $208.9823 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.61 | 12.367% | $192.833 | $192.83 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.55 | 7.178% | $13.4508 | $13.45 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.98 | 13.335% | $260.6478 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.14 | $1,325.0924 | $1,325.09 | $1,325.15 | $1,325.10 | |