| 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 | $247.92 | 5.620% | $261.8531 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.65 | 13.434% | $216.2619 | $216.26 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.89 | 9.679% | $144.6556 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.65 | 11.356% | $211.1867 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.61 | 10.631% | $273.9334 | $273.93 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.79 | 11.850% | $167.5401 | $167.54 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.94 | 4.333% | $118.877 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.45 | $1,394.3078 | $1,394.31 | $1,394.35 | $1,394.40 | |