| 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 | $248.99 | 5.160% | $261.8379 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.95 | 12.691% | $162.2187 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.40 | 7.541% | $196.1548 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.64 | 13.186% | $271.2389 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.39 | 6.425% | $114.2898 | $114.29 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.85 | 10.494% | $82.7048 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.88 | 6.864% | $105.6671 | $105.67 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.10 | $1,194.1120 | $1,194.11 | $1,194.10 | $1,194.10 | |