| 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 | $244.88 | 7.306% | $262.7709 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.78 | 3.780% | $248.8437 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.62 | 10.820% | $274.4125 | $274.41 | $274.40 | $274.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.50 | 7.404% | $56.3871 | $56.39 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.34 | 4.399% | $172.6133 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.77 | 4.741% | $236.4738 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.80 | 8.560% | $131.1405 | $131.14 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,296.69 | $1,382.6418 | $1,382.63 | $1,382.60 | $1,382.60 | |