| 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 | $248.69 | 5.531% | $262.445 | $262.45 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.93 | 13.455% | $201.8705 | $201.87 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.84 | 7.717% | $194.7954 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.70 | 10.790% | $135.9393 | $135.94 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.28 | 3.677% | $144.4013 | $144.40 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.78 | 6.347% | $166.7308 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.62 | 13.703% | $136.0115 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.84 | $1,242.1938 | $1,242.20 | $1,242.20 | $1,242.10 | |