| 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 | $248.90 | 6.169% | $264.2546 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.92 | 12.273% | $221.088 | $221.09 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.75 | 13.113% | $175.0424 | $175.04 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.80 | 13.102% | $235.026 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.85 | 3.679% | $191.6506 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.76 | 12.711% | $69.6103 | $69.61 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.42 | 5.356% | $104.7449 | $104.74 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.40 | $1,261.4168 | $1,261.41 | $1,261.45 | $1,261.40 | |