| 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 | 5.660% | $259.2896 | $259.29 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.60 | 10.271% | $158.3492 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.83 | 7.699% | $186.1362 | $186.14 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.92 | 12.417% | $246.1033 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.85 | 9.525% | $144.4087 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.65 | 12.201% | $268.8897 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.77 | 8.308% | $271.604 | $271.60 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,403.02 | $1,534.7807 | $1,534.78 | $1,534.80 | $1,534.70 | |