| 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 | $239.69 | 9.499% | $262.4582 | $262.46 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.40 | 11.685% | $247.2706 | $247.27 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.54 | 7.814% | $261.4921 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.83 | 8.757% | $56.3688 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.45 | 12.611% | $195.3238 | $195.32 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.69 | 9.744% | $263.0454 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.59 | 8.854% | $15.8818 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.19 | $1,301.8407 | $1,301.84 | $1,301.80 | $1,301.90 | |