| 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 | $245.91 | 5.603% | $259.6883 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.83 | 8.510% | $171.2613 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.58 | 6.205% | $122.7517 | $122.75 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.65 | 12.742% | $107.8377 | $107.84 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.31 | 6.808% | $207.5386 | $207.54 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.48 | 6.591% | $251.0005 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.42 | 10.602% | $273.6515 | $273.65 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.18 | $1,393.7296 | $1,393.73 | $1,393.75 | $1,393.80 | |