| 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 | $249.37 | 4.779% | $261.2874 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.91 | 7.256% | $171.5131 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.78 | 10.367% | $211.6618 | $211.66 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.64 | 11.355% | $53.0495 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.30 | 3.198% | $235.601 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.43 | 13.252% | $173.7625 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.53 | 12.504% | $253.7303 | $253.73 | $253.75 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,255.96 | $1,360.6056 | $1,360.60 | $1,360.60 | $1,360.60 | |