| 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 | $247.91 | 5.415% | $261.3343 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.66 | 10.232% | $249.8519 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.56 | 9.508% | $67.4131 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.94 | 8.710% | $176.045 | $176.05 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.92 | 12.251% | $256.965 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.86 | 10.686% | $199.0798 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.72 | 3.102% | $39.9211 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.57 | $1,250.6102 | $1,250.61 | $1,250.60 | $1,250.60 | |