| 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 | $246.42 | 5.512% | $260.0027 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.38 | 4.835% | $244.6639 | $244.66 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.40 | 13.718% | $144.8767 | $144.88 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.85 | 6.293% | $170.9723 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.25 | 5.682% | $170.4122 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.96 | 5.513% | $82.2579 | $82.26 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.94 | 4.837% | $241.0622 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.20 | $1,314.2479 | $1,314.24 | $1,314.20 | $1,314.40 | |