| 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 | $248.70 | 6.339% | $264.4651 | $264.47 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.37 | 6.763% | $198.9742 | $198.97 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.98 | 6.804% | $166.5929 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.96 | 10.238% | $270.039 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.59 | 12.282% | $118.5586 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.51 | 8.457% | $65.6273 | $65.63 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.62 | 6.493% | $207.2567 | $207.26 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.73 | $1,291.5138 | $1,291.52 | $1,291.50 | $1,291.60 | |