| 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 | $240.29 | 8.551% | $260.8372 | $260.84 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.78 | 11.383% | $122.2763 | $122.28 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.57 | 4.444% | $173.9724 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.45 | 13.408% | $31.1305 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.38 | 13.343% | $181.7795 | $181.78 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.86 | 5.286% | $260.9619 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.95 | 4.673% | $228.1348 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.28 | $1,259.0926 | $1,259.09 | $1,259.15 | $1,259.10 | |