| 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 | $240.48 | 8.612% | $261.1901 | $261.19 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.59 | 9.577% | $139.8093 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.30 | 7.358% | $146.329 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.44 | 10.139% | $244.9932 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.67 | 12.797% | $63.9221 | $63.92 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.63 | 3.669% | $135.4228 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.59 | 11.251% | $270.9963 | $271.00 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.70 | $1,262.6628 | $1,262.66 | $1,262.65 | $1,262.60 | |