| 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 | $247.94 | 5.341% | $261.1825 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.70 | 3.170% | $158.5723 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.54 | 4.601% | $240.1011 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.75 | 6.379% | $260.3626 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.94 | 4.854% | $180.286 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.62 | 13.632% | $234.7864 | $234.79 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.34 | 9.611% | $244.8052 | $244.81 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,477.83 | $1,580.0961 | $1,580.10 | $1,580.10 | $1,580.20 | |