| 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 | $244.63 | 6.870% | $261.4361 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.66 | 5.288% | $136.5164 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.65 | 9.740% | $181.7843 | $181.78 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.93 | 7.780% | $33.3364 | $33.34 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.47 | 3.376% | $61.4777 | $61.48 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.67 | 13.710% | $282.7627 | $282.76 | $282.75 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.36 | 3.318% | $240.0697 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.37 | $1,197.3833 | $1,197.39 | $1,197.40 | $1,197.40 | |