| 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 | $245.77 | 6.313% | $261.2855 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.81 | 9.705% | $268.5688 | $268.57 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.69 | 8.293% | $263.8992 | $263.90 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.28 | 5.758% | $168.4513 | $168.45 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.82 | 3.186% | $239.2058 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.78 | 11.338% | $58.7642 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.81 | 11.265% | $34.2807 | $34.28 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.96 | $1,294.4555 | $1,294.46 | $1,294.45 | $1,294.60 | |