| 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 | $247.97 | 5.631% | $261.9332 | $261.93 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.90 | 4.375% | $144.9769 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.58 | 12.192% | $172.3045 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.82 | 10.165% | $177.1674 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.38 | 5.594% | $100.7156 | $100.72 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.81 | 12.276% | $240.0573 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.36 | 5.173% | $205.466 | $205.47 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.82 | $1,302.6209 | $1,302.63 | $1,302.60 | $1,302.70 | |