| 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 | $249.85 | 4.748% | $261.7129 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.53 | 7.140% | $177.3488 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.33 | 6.548% | $163.37 | $163.37 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.67 | 7.808% | $226.041 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.51 | 11.520% | $50.7528 | $50.75 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.81 | 12.761% | $260.2637 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.35 | 4.730% | $200.4009 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.05 | $1,339.8901 | $1,339.88 | $1,339.85 | $1,339.90 | |