| 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 | $250.72 | 6.310% | $266.5404 | $266.54 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.95 | 8.329% | $118.0244 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.95 | 7.383% | $212.5646 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.75 | 4.479% | $248.3988 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.90 | 12.830% | $41.6343 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.63 | 6.715% | $232.2439 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.98 | 10.631% | $272.1301 | $272.13 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,295.88 | $1,391.5365 | $1,391.52 | $1,391.55 | $1,391.40 | |