| 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 | $245.60 | 5.628% | $259.4224 | $259.42 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.94 | 3.606% | $121.1569 | $121.16 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.54 | 8.675% | $54.9243 | $54.92 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.50 | 8.618% | $268.8296 | $268.83 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.90 | 4.521% | $235.0677 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.35 | 6.253% | $125.7504 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.38 | 5.591% | $146.1168 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.21 | $1,211.2681 | $1,211.27 | $1,211.20 | $1,211.30 | |