| 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 | $239.42 | 8.759% | $260.3908 | $260.39 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.64 | 12.458% | $154.7872 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.72 | 10.455% | $254.8418 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.80 | 7.244% | $51.2626 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.67 | 7.548% | $182.4767 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.28 | 13.729% | $117.4593 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.35 | 13.774% | $138.0647 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.88 | $1,159.2831 | $1,159.28 | $1,159.30 | $1,159.40 | |