| 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 | $248.89 | 7.821% | $268.3557 | $268.36 | $268.35 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.80 | 11.492% | $181.509 | $181.51 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.33 | 8.456% | $93.6301 | $93.63 | $93.65 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.95 | 8.740% | $97.8116 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.52 | 10.352% | $238.9342 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.96 | 6.560% | $203.487 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.77 | 7.441% | $171.6585 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.22 | $1,255.3861 | $1,255.39 | $1,255.40 | $1,255.40 | |