| 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 | $217.69 | 12.854% | $245.6719 | $245.67 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.97 | 7.774% | $270.4804 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.51 | 13.683% | $263.1875 | $263.19 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.99 | 11.208% | $180.1458 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.71 | 10.794% | $48.4281 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.99 | 5.791% | $189.3553 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.49 | 10.110% | $68.8077 | $68.81 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.35 | $1,266.0767 | $1,266.09 | $1,266.10 | $1,266.10 | |