| 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 | $246.37 | 6.507% | $262.4013 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.70 | 8.523% | $172.226 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.29 | 8.819% | $197.278 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.67 | 8.805% | $253.1566 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.98 | 4.680% | $35.5703 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.88 | 7.745% | $250.9166 | $250.92 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.37 | 11.477% | $191.0381 | $191.04 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.26 | $1,362.5869 | $1,362.60 | $1,362.60 | $1,362.60 | |