| 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 | $226.59 | 12.279% | $254.413 | $254.41 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.80 | 6.710% | $120.3689 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.41 | 8.184% | $234.121 | $234.12 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.94 | 4.691% | $161.1613 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.56 | 6.136% | $259.5662 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.29 | 13.737% | $193.6827 | $193.68 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.71 | 10.326% | $48.2235 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.30 | $1,271.5366 | $1,271.53 | $1,271.45 | $1,271.60 | |