| 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 | $241.28 | 11.664% | $269.4229 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.31 | 7.248% | $163.3494 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.66 | 11.352% | $87.5895 | $87.59 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.98 | 3.784% | $42.5307 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.55 | 13.364% | $206.946 | $206.95 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.71 | 7.496% | $252.3039 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.57 | 13.323% | $239.7575 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.06 | $1,261.8999 | $1,261.90 | $1,261.90 | $1,261.80 | |