| 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 | $248.40 | 4.395% | $259.3172 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.80 | 7.662% | $120.3661 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.67 | 8.136% | $146.7081 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.35 | 10.454% | $145.0813 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.45 | 10.482% | $199.3648 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.99 | 11.386% | $190.4589 | $190.46 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.42 | 12.723% | $220.2833 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.08 | $1,281.5797 | $1,281.58 | $1,281.55 | $1,281.70 | |