| 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 | $248.64 | 6.126% | $263.8717 | $263.87 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.26 | 11.214% | $160.4373 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.49 | 13.448% | $93.5833 | $93.58 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.70 | 4.175% | $36.1487 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.83 | 4.789% | $260.7465 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.78 | 11.463% | $259.4636 | $259.46 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.93 | 6.238% | $183.7174 | $183.72 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.63 | $1,257.9685 | $1,257.97 | $1,257.95 | $1,257.90 | |