| 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 | $247.88 | 5.400% | $261.2655 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.33 | 8.445% | $266.0481 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.34 | 12.149% | $156.2684 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.97 | 8.355% | $251.3511 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.36 | 13.506% | $216.07 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.67 | 12.419% | $150.2705 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.35 | 7.688% | $33.7602 | $33.76 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.90 | $1,335.0338 | $1,335.04 | $1,334.95 | $1,335.20 | |