| 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 | $241.29 | 3.468% | $249.6579 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.43 | 4.497% | $240.7924 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.67 | 8.841% | $173.7864 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.49 | 13.595% | $253.8735 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.65 | 12.253% | $163.4965 | $163.50 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.33 | 8.861% | $207.1951 | $207.20 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.35 | 3.480% | $237.3314 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,420.21 | $1,526.1332 | $1,526.14 | $1,526.15 | $1,526.20 | |