| 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 | $235.40 | 6.506% | $250.7151 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.62 | 10.519% | $272.562 | $272.56 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.62 | 7.849% | $261.6632 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.50 | 12.438% | $253.5477 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.43 | 7.323% | $182.9106 | $182.91 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.74 | 10.143% | $171.5367 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.35 | 5.225% | $109.8023 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,380.66 | $1,502.7376 | $1,502.74 | $1,502.70 | $1,502.70 | |