| 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 | $244.77 | 7.195% | $262.3812 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.60 | 13.650% | $282.5339 | $282.53 | $282.55 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.55 | 9.255% | $192.8897 | $192.89 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.75 | 10.682% | $144.7167 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.84 | 8.564% | $119.2467 | $119.25 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.54 | 12.694% | $206.8386 | $206.84 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.63 | 9.328% | $260.8894 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,332.68 | $1,469.4962 | $1,469.50 | $1,469.55 | $1,469.40 | |