| 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 | 7.657% | $265.536 | $265.54 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.53 | 7.812% | $243.1484 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.29 | 6.190% | $207.3785 | $207.38 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.75 | 10.832% | $269.0447 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.55 | 12.447% | $69.2111 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.53 | 6.486% | $120.8936 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.32 | 13.283% | $83.0591 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.62 | $1,258.2714 | $1,258.27 | $1,258.30 | $1,258.20 | |