| 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 | $243.50 | 6.444% | $259.1911 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.50 | 9.858% | $259.8142 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.87 | 4.411% | $69.8196 | $69.82 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.25 | 12.661% | $178.286 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.26 | 10.527% | $260.0258 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.59 | 6.376% | $232.5273 | $232.53 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.94 | 5.392% | $179.1032 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,328.91 | $1,438.7672 | $1,438.77 | $1,438.80 | $1,438.70 | |