| 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 | $247.92 | 5.430% | $261.3821 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.37 | 9.138% | $252.5126 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.91 | 11.538% | $176.1297 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.92 | 13.394% | $205.1524 | $205.15 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.29 | 11.514% | $31.5473 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.86 | 8.866% | $219.7569 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.62 | 12.753% | $111.197 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.89 | $1,257.6780 | $1,257.68 | $1,257.70 | $1,257.70 | |