| 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 | $246.77 | 5.455% | $260.2313 | $260.23 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.74 | 11.802% | $95.859 | $95.86 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.57 | 9.289% | $257.4521 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.78 | 5.190% | $230.1347 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.78 | 10.260% | $261.0736 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.65 | 9.286% | $186.4966 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.96 | 7.112% | $262.3816 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,439.25 | $1,553.6289 | $1,553.62 | $1,553.65 | $1,553.70 | |