| 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 | $244.69 | 6.379% | $260.2988 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.30 | 8.784% | $263.5836 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.45 | 8.443% | $236.8937 | $236.89 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.45 | 3.258% | $241.0558 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.65 | 4.668% | $210.0163 | $210.02 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.65 | 11.596% | $236.1929 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.33 | 12.594% | $280.7306 | $280.73 | $280.75 | $280.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,600.52 | $1,728.7717 | $1,728.77 | $1,728.80 | $1,728.80 | |