| 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 | $245.50 | 6.460% | $261.3593 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.89 | 13.678% | $139.6989 | $139.70 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.83 | 5.423% | $121.0572 | $121.06 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.45 | 3.806% | $39.9134 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.36 | 7.801% | $118.9692 | $118.97 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.71 | 9.324% | $269.7132 | $269.71 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.99 | 3.562% | $193.6506 | $193.65 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.73 | $1,144.3618 | $1,144.36 | $1,144.30 | $1,144.50 | |