| 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 | $236.84 | 5.416% | $249.6673 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.33 | 10.318% | $42.2849 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.63 | 5.425% | $214.6769 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.31 | 11.730% | $260.6773 | $260.68 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.78 | 4.784% | $42.7309 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.85 | 7.749% | $250.8935 | $250.89 | $250.90 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.46 | 3.460% | $200.1537 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.20 | $1,261.0845 | $1,261.08 | $1,261.15 | $1,261.20 | |