| 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 | $242.76 | 6.263% | $257.9641 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.62 | 7.490% | $82.3588 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.48 | 11.337% | $246.5892 | $246.59 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.78 | 12.368% | $124.4813 | $124.48 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.77 | 4.366% | $193.8807 | $193.88 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.33 | 5.200% | $212.8512 | $212.85 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.27 | 6.103% | $149.8917 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.01 | $1,268.0170 | $1,268.01 | $1,268.05 | $1,268.20 | |