| 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 | $242.72 | 7.464% | $260.8366 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.98 | 3.419% | $217.1592 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.85 | 7.165% | $177.7332 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.77 | 6.336% | $246.4549 | $246.45 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.48 | 9.705% | $70.7378 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.62 | 7.164% | $57.4613 | $57.46 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.36 | 13.547% | $246.8058 | $246.81 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.78 | $1,277.1888 | $1,277.19 | $1,277.20 | $1,277.20 | |