| 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 | $247.48 | 5.578% | $261.2844 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.87 | 9.535% | $181.6857 | $181.69 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.82 | 6.644% | $35.0006 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.55 | 5.457% | $239.9674 | $239.97 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.97 | 13.818% | $19.3149 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.46 | 7.116% | $255.4288 | $255.43 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.84 | 13.379% | $282.1323 | $282.13 | $282.15 | $282.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.99 | $1,274.8141 | $1,274.81 | $1,274.85 | $1,274.80 | |