| 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 | $236.64 | 6.252% | $251.4347 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.53 | 4.294% | $38.0986 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.61 | 7.762% | $157.9899 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.39 | 9.790% | $267.2179 | $267.22 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.28 | 10.865% | $71.264 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.88 | 7.670% | $222.7477 | $222.75 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.80 | 5.674% | $252.3495 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.13 | $1,261.1023 | $1,261.10 | $1,261.10 | $1,261.00 | |