| 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 | $246.99 | 5.576% | $260.7622 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.75 | 13.774% | $243.1919 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.60 | 10.187% | $221.0351 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.61 | 10.224% | $171.5196 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.73 | 3.570% | $139.5399 | $139.54 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.69 | 5.508% | $45.0414 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.64 | 12.658% | $237.3028 | $237.30 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.01 | $1,318.3929 | $1,318.39 | $1,318.40 | $1,318.30 | |