| 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 | $240.69 | 5.853% | $254.7776 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.80 | 4.540% | $186.9175 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.31 | 11.518% | $203.3085 | $203.31 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.81 | 13.314% | $274.0046 | $274.00 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.99 | 10.375% | $265.9927 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.86 | 12.788% | $208.4999 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.27 | 6.108% | $117.0053 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,379.73 | $1,510.5061 | $1,510.51 | $1,510.50 | $1,510.50 | |