| 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 | $240.39 | 5.165% | $252.8061 | $252.81 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.33 | 12.104% | $149.4683 | $149.47 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.33 | 10.587% | $159.6102 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.34 | 9.214% | $273.4063 | $273.41 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.37 | 11.121% | $185.9832 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.70 | 5.477% | $91.4486 | $91.45 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.71 | 4.626% | $148.2655 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.17 | $1,260.9882 | $1,261.00 | $1,260.95 | $1,261.00 | |