| 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 | $235.57 | 9.349% | $257.5934 | $257.59 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.40 | 4.718% | $147.0241 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.85 | 7.583% | $138.6207 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.30 | 11.131% | $44.7858 | $44.79 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.71 | 6.781% | $247.4223 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.63 | 9.804% | $178.5742 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.35 | 6.458% | $247.3552 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.81 | $1,261.3757 | $1,261.37 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.40 | |