| 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 | $249.79 | 6.819% | $266.8232 | $266.82 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.40 | 10.726% | $259.5417 | $259.54 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.73 | 12.704% | $228.4848 | $228.48 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.53 | 13.268% | $269.0455 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.82 | 13.777% | $260.3445 | $260.34 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.93 | 11.405% | $56.7386 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.93 | 4.694% | $256.427 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,449.13 | $1,597.4053 | $1,597.40 | $1,597.45 | $1,597.20 | |