| 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 | $244.72 | 8.514% | $265.5555 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.95 | 4.867% | $207.5842 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.72 | 13.118% | $283.6094 | $283.61 | $283.60 | $283.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.34 | 5.597% | $173.5381 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.49 | 10.651% | $139.9624 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.52 | 3.676% | $48.2301 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.90 | 4.440% | $172.2216 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.64 | $1,290.7013 | $1,290.70 | $1,290.70 | $1,290.70 | |