| 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 | $250.52 | 4.502% | $261.7984 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.74 | 11.692% | $235.3797 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.77 | 5.129% | $219.4778 | $219.48 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.68 | 8.468% | $233.9438 | $233.94 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.44 | 4.744% | $91.5882 | $91.59 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.49 | 9.266% | $248.5692 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.91 | 8.787% | $225.0912 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,407.55 | $1,515.8483 | $1,515.85 | $1,515.90 | $1,515.90 | |