| 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 | $240.59 | 6.550% | $256.3486 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.46 | 5.274% | $200.5049 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.75 | 10.808% | $165.935 | $165.94 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.70 | 5.626% | $248.9605 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.35 | 7.305% | $191.3785 | $191.38 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.26 | 5.859% | $174.9426 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.32 | 7.239% | $237.3414 | $237.34 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,381.43 | $1,475.4115 | $1,475.41 | $1,475.45 | $1,475.30 | |