| 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 | $247.60 | 5.182% | $260.4306 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.65 | 6.383% | $127.2873 | $127.29 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.73 | 11.313% | $174.4609 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.67 | 13.586% | $198.4007 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.97 | 6.578% | $187.5453 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.74 | 12.590% | $126.934 | $126.93 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.94 | 11.803% | $258.1978 | $258.20 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.30 | $1,333.2566 | $1,333.26 | $1,333.30 | $1,333.20 | |