| 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 | $248.90 | 7.159% | $266.7188 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.68 | 13.610% | $263.2116 | $263.21 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.36 | 3.582% | $204.4294 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.80 | 8.347% | $60.4576 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.41 | 11.340% | $187.5077 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.98 | 12.454% | $142.7941 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.90 | 7.641% | $262.5364 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.03 | $1,387.6556 | $1,387.66 | $1,387.65 | $1,387.60 | |