| 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 | $249.68 | 3.813% | $259.2003 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.63 | 7.854% | $234.7227 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.60 | 10.662% | $252.9733 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.26 | 7.425% | $260.2478 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.72 | 4.453% | $162.6542 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.75 | 12.384% | $170.5427 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.78 | 8.740% | $14.9844 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.42 | $1,355.3254 | $1,355.31 | $1,355.30 | $1,355.30 | |