| 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 | $248.52 | 4.832% | $260.5285 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.63 | 6.665% | $263.0679 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.77 | 12.484% | $170.717 | $170.72 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.25 | 9.208% | $143.3355 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.74 | 6.373% | $19.9343 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.61 | 4.806% | $237.5009 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.73 | 5.804% | $147.8399 | $147.84 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.25 | $1,242.9240 | $1,242.93 | $1,242.95 | $1,242.80 | |