| 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 | $249.45 | 4.846% | $261.5383 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.90 | 9.795% | $256.8105 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.77 | 3.453% | $204.599 | $204.60 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.68 | 11.619% | $181.5818 | $181.58 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.80 | 4.222% | $8.1293 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.88 | 8.763% | $142.349 | $142.35 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.97 | 9.594% | $158.8784 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.45 | $1,213.8863 | $1,213.89 | $1,213.95 | $1,213.80 | |