| 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 | $244.84 | 6.140% | $259.8732 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.54 | 10.711% | $40.4538 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.49 | 5.503% | $204.1378 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.83 | 9.122% | $130.7609 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.94 | 7.730% | $149.6801 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.85 | 8.251% | $229.3297 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.61 | 11.508% | $245.9978 | $246.00 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.10 | $1,260.2333 | $1,260.23 | $1,260.25 | $1,260.30 | |