| 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 | $244.87 | 6.388% | $260.5123 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.26 | 5.575% | $174.4732 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.52 | 9.232% | $189.5394 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.49 | 11.159% | $192.8497 | $192.85 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.49 | 12.228% | $260.9189 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.33 | 11.764% | $5.957 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.92 | 6.480% | $208.6156 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.88 | $1,292.8661 | $1,292.87 | $1,292.80 | $1,292.80 | |