| 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 | $246.83 | 5.229% | $259.7367 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.64 | 7.639% | $194.4391 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.50 | 11.537% | $268.2465 | $268.25 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.70 | 10.108% | $187.9544 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.31 | 13.529% | $206.9747 | $206.97 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.89 | 6.293% | $38.1486 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.79 | 12.154% | $255.4756 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,284.66 | $1,410.9756 | $1,410.98 | $1,411.00 | $1,410.90 | |