| 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 | $239.35 | 9.132% | $261.2074 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.70 | 6.381% | $208.1876 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.38 | 10.148% | $270.2812 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.82 | 11.645% | $280.028 | $280.03 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.41 | 13.222% | $171.4294 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.74 | 13.624% | $84.9226 | $84.92 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.43 | 3.445% | $235.265 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,384.83 | $1,511.3212 | $1,511.33 | $1,511.35 | $1,511.30 | |