| 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 | $246.64 | 6.294% | $262.1635 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.28 | 5.670% | $257.074 | $257.07 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.81 | 8.303% | $216.4002 | $216.40 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.64 | 10.514% | $196.3171 | $196.32 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.63 | 3.807% | $15.187 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.90 | 7.514% | $239.6487 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.80 | 5.391% | $70.4012 | $70.40 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.70 | $1,257.1917 | $1,257.19 | $1,257.15 | $1,257.20 | |