| 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 | $240.64 | 9.152% | $262.6634 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.77 | 3.606% | $242.1997 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.43 | 8.243% | $264.5784 | $264.58 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.73 | 12.549% | $182.0255 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.58 | 6.440% | $81.5118 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.33 | 3.830% | $198.6579 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.68 | 6.608% | $49.7646 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.16 | $1,281.4013 | $1,281.40 | $1,281.40 | $1,281.50 | |