| 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 | $248.28 | 5.221% | $261.2427 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.65 | 5.396% | $146.1316 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.35 | 8.255% | $42.5983 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.26 | 12.558% | $187.1389 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.65 | 8.486% | $261.0716 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.49 | 10.441% | $113.191 | $113.19 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.26 | 7.832% | $232.1192 | $232.12 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.94 | $1,243.4933 | $1,243.49 | $1,243.50 | $1,243.40 | |