| 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 | $247.41 | 13.392% | $280.5431 | $280.54 | $280.55 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.70 | 6.599% | $128.665 | $128.67 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.33 | 11.491% | $131.9273 | $131.93 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.38 | 10.393% | $79.9025 | $79.90 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.42 | 8.492% | $251.0722 | $251.07 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.84 | 3.244% | $174.3172 | $174.32 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.90 | 9.447% | $216.5956 | $216.60 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.98 | $1,263.0229 | $1,263.03 | $1,263.00 | $1,263.00 | |