| 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 | $245.41 | 6.397% | $261.1089 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.75 | 9.697% | $189.5016 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.75 | 9.287% | $182.2361 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.65 | 13.769% | $140.6754 | $140.68 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.50 | 3.223% | $257.5414 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.74 | 11.850% | $37.7382 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.71 | 3.699% | $235.096 | $235.10 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.51 | $1,303.8976 | $1,303.91 | $1,303.95 | $1,303.80 | |