| 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 | $247.82 | 7.529% | $266.4784 | $266.48 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.89 | 7.644% | $174.2649 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.39 | 10.813% | $247.5452 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.91 | 6.251% | $253.8443 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.60 | 7.520% | $145.7971 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.44 | 5.154% | $87.7405 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.78 | 3.512% | $236.8148 | $236.81 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,319.83 | $1,412.4852 | $1,412.48 | $1,412.50 | $1,412.40 | |