| 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 | $243.97 | 7.388% | $261.9945 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.45 | 3.188% | $246.0518 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.34 | 9.844% | $270.5897 | $270.59 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.61 | 3.205% | $54.2962 | $54.30 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.31 | 9.817% | $150.7897 | $150.79 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.88 | 10.288% | $14.2051 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.41 | 8.299% | $248.4487 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.97 | $1,246.3757 | $1,246.38 | $1,246.40 | $1,246.40 | |