| 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 | $245.40 | 5.595% | $259.1301 | $259.13 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.64 | 7.212% | $239.7689 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.78 | 9.310% | $232.5898 | $232.59 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.46 | 3.520% | $175.425 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.41 | 7.519% | $31.6213 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.81 | 7.666% | $210.8208 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.89 | 13.600% | $246.387 | $246.39 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,293.39 | $1,395.7429 | $1,395.75 | $1,395.75 | $1,395.70 | |