| 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 | $241.91 | 7.650% | $260.4161 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.34 | 12.284% | $140.7368 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.50 | 10.193% | $63.361 | $63.36 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.64 | 8.704% | $259.4112 | $259.41 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.65 | 12.528% | $151.519 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.42 | 4.739% | $239.2448 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.96 | 6.284% | $128.5611 | $128.56 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.42 | $1,243.2500 | $1,243.25 | $1,243.20 | $1,243.20 | |