| 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 | $243.96 | 7.107% | $261.2982 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.51 | 6.271% | $216.2721 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.52 | 4.457% | $152.0058 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.94 | 7.780% | $62.4477 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.84 | 3.546% | $132.3732 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.29 | 4.434% | $220.6586 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.60 | 8.651% | $214.6944 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.66 | $1,259.7500 | $1,259.75 | $1,259.70 | $1,259.80 | |