| 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 | $246.45 | 5.694% | $260.4829 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.91 | 12.742% | $202.8341 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.44 | 7.192% | $205.2084 | $205.21 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.62 | 6.835% | $175.8718 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.58 | 9.350% | $80.4597 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.91 | 12.355% | $277.4157 | $277.42 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.70 | 10.529% | $39.4589 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.61 | $1,241.7315 | $1,241.73 | $1,241.70 | $1,241.80 | |