| 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 | $245.38 | 5.683% | $259.3249 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.99 | 12.812% | $276.3781 | $276.38 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.53 | 10.192% | $147.1394 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.59 | 13.276% | $48.2442 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.65 | 8.332% | $231.4513 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.64 | 10.495% | $39.3804 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.62 | 11.425% | $138.8578 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.40 | $1,140.7761 | $1,140.77 | $1,140.80 | $1,140.80 | |