| 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 | $240.69 | 8.486% | $261.115 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.77 | 4.689% | $147.3707 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.39 | 3.185% | $256.3012 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.61 | 13.183% | $16.536 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.27 | 8.639% | $82.859 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.36 | 7.178% | $122.5688 | $122.57 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.58 | 6.144% | $97.2067 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.67 | $983.9574 | $983.97 | $983.90 | $984.00 | |