| 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 | $246.66 | 6.315% | $262.2366 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.37 | 13.744% | $232.4586 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.84 | 3.411% | $253.1915 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.48 | 4.703% | $126.1462 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.53 | 8.298% | $251.8253 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.99 | 10.388% | $98.2343 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.99 | 10.783% | $177.2417 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.86 | $1,401.3342 | $1,401.34 | $1,401.40 | $1,401.20 | |