| 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 | $246.53 | 5.250% | $259.4728 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.62 | 8.124% | $70.951 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.50 | 13.781% | $174.6538 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.94 | 12.427% | $215.7924 | $215.79 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.98 | 9.729% | $133.8474 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.54 | 6.300% | $226.993 | $226.99 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.87 | 12.869% | $227.8487 | $227.85 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.98 | $1,309.5591 | $1,309.55 | $1,309.55 | $1,309.60 | |