| 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 | $248.76 | 6.348% | $264.5513 | $264.55 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.77 | 11.566% | $160.3984 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.72 | 10.335% | $144.2299 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.76 | 8.775% | $210.7624 | $210.76 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.77 | 7.784% | $109.6918 | $109.69 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.67 | 4.679% | $170.2813 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.46 | 5.820% | $249.1638 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.91 | $1,309.0789 | $1,309.07 | $1,309.10 | $1,309.20 | |