| 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 | $215.83 | 11.461% | $240.5663 | $240.57 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.49 | 4.848% | $86.4891 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.79 | 11.238% | $154.3872 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.97 | 7.729% | $169.1022 | $169.10 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.44 | 12.771% | $259.8695 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.51 | 8.745% | $200.6454 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.79 | 11.702% | $150.5631 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.82 | $1,261.6228 | $1,261.63 | $1,261.60 | $1,261.70 | |