| 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 | $246.65 | 5.475% | $260.1541 | $260.15 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.50 | 5.199% | $208.82 | $208.82 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.77 | 13.569% | $262.0832 | $262.08 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.63 | 10.393% | $191.6754 | $191.68 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.54 | 12.708% | $105.4271 | $105.43 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.32 | 5.326% | $256.2792 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.56 | 12.594% | $160.514 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,328.97 | $1,444.9530 | $1,444.95 | $1,445.00 | $1,445.00 | |