| 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 | $249.84 | 4.734% | $261.6674 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.42 | 8.214% | $121.6542 | $121.65 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.49 | 5.131% | $146.6472 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.29 | 13.349% | $208.8909 | $208.89 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.53 | 12.307% | $58.9949 | $58.99 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.31 | 3.491% | $241.4549 | $241.45 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.26 | 7.754% | $240.5716 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.14 | $1,279.8811 | $1,279.87 | $1,279.85 | $1,280.00 | |