| 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 | $246.85 | 5.508% | $260.4465 | $260.45 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.31 | 11.589% | $143.1798 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.33 | 3.460% | $212.4344 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.51 | 7.500% | $138.1483 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.54 | 9.416% | $95.7828 | $95.78 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.30 | 6.676% | $172.0684 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.64 | 13.590% | $229.0429 | $229.04 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.48 | $1,251.1031 | $1,251.10 | $1,251.15 | $1,251.00 | |