| 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 | $246.49 | 6.237% | $261.8636 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.66 | 5.205% | $237.4056 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.79 | 11.534% | $8.6885 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.31 | 4.763% | $140.7072 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.63 | 4.531% | $217.0377 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.55 | 13.418% | $161.6774 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.29 | 8.860% | $206.0611 | $206.06 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.72 | $1,233.4411 | $1,233.45 | $1,233.45 | $1,233.50 | |