| 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 | $249.61 | 5.675% | $263.7754 | $263.78 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.82 | 13.451% | $264.1366 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.37 | 10.793% | $275.1766 | $275.18 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.52 | 12.691% | $215.8258 | $215.83 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.40 | 4.727% | $84.2005 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.63 | 6.627% | $172.3412 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.78 | 11.759% | $276.9165 | $276.92 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,412.13 | $1,552.3726 | $1,552.39 | $1,552.45 | $1,552.30 | |