| 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 | $246.66 | 5.549% | $260.3472 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.90 | 3.457% | $241.9859 | $241.99 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.76 | 4.308% | $215.6672 | $215.67 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.97 | 12.789% | $69.8953 | $69.90 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.81 | 4.592% | $65.6942 | $65.69 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.34 | 9.277% | $186.1424 | $186.14 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.41 | 12.619% | $217.8164 | $217.82 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.85 | $1,257.5486 | $1,257.56 | $1,257.55 | $1,257.50 | |