| 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 | $246.75 | 5.219% | $259.6279 | $259.63 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.31 | 10.843% | $236.4392 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.65 | 3.808% | $70.2261 | $70.23 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.66 | 11.585% | $232.8333 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.61 | 7.750% | $109.4848 | $109.48 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.70 | 6.660% | $209.8002 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.69 | 8.467% | $235.0371 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.37 | $1,353.4486 | $1,353.45 | $1,353.55 | $1,353.30 | |