| 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 | $245.48 | 6.168% | $260.6212 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.72 | 9.782% | $174.246 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.51 | 11.604% | $257.2584 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.67 | 9.205% | $258.4555 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.56 | 12.598% | $280.9996 | $281.00 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.52 | 11.785% | $103.4235 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.65 | 7.116% | $103.5276 | $103.53 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,310.11 | $1,438.5318 | $1,438.54 | $1,438.50 | $1,438.50 | |