| 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 | $241.32 | 7.734% | $259.9837 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.39 | 5.245% | $81.4491 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.43 | 13.833% | $160.994 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.61 | 8.629% | $144.0529 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.49 | 8.519% | $196.9511 | $196.95 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.36 | 11.128% | $161.5357 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.93 | 12.147% | $246.6449 | $246.64 | $246.65 | $246.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.53 | $1,251.6114 | $1,251.60 | $1,251.65 | $1,251.60 | |