| 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 | $245.89 | 6.734% | $262.4482 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.51 | 8.112% | $260.0202 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.87 | 4.312% | $100.0039 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.27 | 11.330% | $218.5074 | $218.51 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.75 | 4.740% | $197.6968 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.46 | 12.244% | $214.9024 | $214.90 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.26 | 13.263% | $136.2101 | $136.21 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,279.01 | $1,389.7890 | $1,389.79 | $1,389.75 | $1,389.70 | |