| 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 | $234.68 | 10.186% | $258.5845 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.34 | 8.258% | $268.8479 | $268.85 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.25 | 7.435% | $171.0902 | $171.09 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.83 | 10.542% | $38.5018 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.52 | 7.357% | $268.9508 | $268.95 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.32 | 5.836% | $149.5674 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.96 | 8.833% | $85.9345 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.90 | $1,241.4771 | $1,241.47 | $1,241.50 | $1,241.50 | |