| 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 | $241.88 | 3.215% | $249.6564 | $249.66 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.70 | 7.335% | $181.0741 | $181.07 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.32 | 7.367% | $150.6574 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.30 | 13.690% | $261.8281 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.27 | 8.225% | $204.8375 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.46 | 9.711% | $176.0423 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.90 | 4.204% | $140.5712 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,265.83 | $1,364.6670 | $1,364.67 | $1,364.65 | $1,364.70 | |