| 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 | $248.40 | 5.257% | $261.4584 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.28 | 4.659% | $102.8589 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.95 | 3.592% | $256.8564 | $256.86 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.52 | 4.199% | $214.1498 | $214.15 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.59 | 13.831% | $154.3435 | $154.34 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.93 | 3.629% | $254.8548 | $254.85 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.45 | 12.594% | $191.9165 | $191.92 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,352.12 | $1,436.4383 | $1,436.44 | $1,436.40 | $1,436.50 | |