| 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 | $249.31 | 4.845% | $261.3891 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.84 | 12.382% | $70.6208 | $70.62 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.64 | 3.417% | $140.2748 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.30 | 13.327% | $28.6717 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.79 | 11.852% | $230.1802 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.91 | 13.702% | $159.0805 | $159.08 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.53 | 8.643% | $249.3683 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.32 | $1,139.5854 | $1,139.58 | $1,139.55 | $1,139.70 | |