| 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 | $235.68 | 6.586% | $251.2019 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.88 | 7.187% | $146.7176 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.31 | 12.415% | $243.1649 | $243.16 | $243.15 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.26 | 4.396% | $216.3711 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.88 | 7.116% | $154.1185 | $154.12 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.78 | 11.842% | $142.9117 | $142.91 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.37 | 12.581% | $107.3685 | $107.37 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.16 | $1,261.8542 | $1,261.85 | $1,261.75 | $1,261.90 | |