| 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 | $240.52 | 8.503% | $260.9714 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.28 | 12.348% | $156.4783 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.81 | 11.718% | $119.326 | $119.33 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.27 | 6.861% | $228.9711 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.27 | 3.379% | $54.0362 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.41 | 12.156% | $205.7053 | $205.71 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.66 | 10.611% | $174.3893 | $174.39 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.22 | $1,199.8776 | $1,199.89 | $1,199.90 | $1,199.90 | |