| 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 | $240.74 | 8.675% | $261.6242 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.70 | 4.292% | $261.46 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.75 | 12.690% | $110.1545 | $110.15 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.48 | 8.317% | $106.6706 | $106.67 | $106.65 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.99 | 11.462% | $210.652 | $210.65 | $210.65 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.64 | 6.178% | $124.9078 | $124.91 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.74 | 4.641% | $170.2928 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.04 | $1,245.7619 | $1,245.75 | $1,245.70 | $1,245.90 | |