| 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 | $247.57 | 5.774% | $261.8647 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.48 | 8.479% | $183.8502 | $183.85 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.86 | 10.444% | $152.2581 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.91 | 7.122% | $244.1418 | $244.14 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.90 | 11.498% | $95.7768 | $95.78 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.32 | 11.200% | $93.7638 | $93.76 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.51 | 11.154% | $247.3288 | $247.33 | $247.35 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.55 | $1,278.9842 | $1,278.98 | $1,279.00 | $1,279.10 | |