| 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 | $244.60 | 7.275% | $262.3947 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.96 | 6.292% | $178.528 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.96 | 7.292% | $263.8954 | $263.90 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.69 | 8.461% | $20.2714 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.68 | 13.779% | $223.7805 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.98 | 13.589% | $218.0682 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.43 | 13.486% | $249.0223 | $249.02 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,285.30 | $1,415.9605 | $1,415.96 | $1,415.95 | $1,416.00 | |