| 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 | $249.26 | 4.350% | $260.1028 | $260.10 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.52 | 7.389% | $267.957 | $267.96 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.34 | 9.539% | $240.2628 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.81 | 9.858% | $248.0703 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.45 | 12.741% | $165.1092 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.59 | 13.414% | $168.5219 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.25 | 10.368% | $267.3665 | $267.37 | $267.35 | $267.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,481.22 | $1,617.3905 | $1,617.39 | $1,617.30 | $1,617.50 | |