| 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 | $248.40 | 4.456% | $259.4687 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.75 | 12.872% | $201.7587 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.38 | 7.735% | $53.1995 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.92 | 6.693% | $229.3046 | $229.30 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.26 | 13.492% | $234.0886 | $234.09 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.66 | 3.601% | $100.1407 | $100.14 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.84 | 13.663% | $194.1819 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.21 | $1,272.1427 | $1,272.14 | $1,272.15 | $1,272.20 | |