| 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 | $246.68 | 5.825% | $261.0491 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.41 | 12.202% | $223.742 | $223.74 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.75 | 10.279% | $257.7772 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.84 | 4.588% | $108.6042 | $108.60 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.78 | 8.333% | $122.178 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.97 | 12.755% | $207.4354 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.34 | 5.707% | $59.5553 | $59.56 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.77 | $1,240.3412 | $1,240.35 | $1,240.40 | $1,240.30 | |