| 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 | $239.31 | 9.211% | $261.3528 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.93 | 8.242% | $152.5455 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.83 | 3.369% | $248.9436 | $248.94 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.44 | 12.720% | $138.0144 | $138.01 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.26 | 6.507% | $148.3216 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.29 | 6.494% | $89.7638 | $89.76 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.45 | 12.199% | $219.2929 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.51 | $1,258.2346 | $1,258.22 | $1,258.20 | $1,258.20 | |