| 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 | $248.69 | 4.481% | $259.8338 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.69 | 3.402% | $214.7556 | $214.76 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.95 | 8.445% | $212.498 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.96 | 6.423% | $229.8311 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.98 | 13.650% | $111.3543 | $111.35 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.92 | 10.437% | $185.4458 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.78 | 9.695% | $17.3099 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.97 | $1,231.0285 | $1,231.03 | $1,231.05 | $1,231.00 | |