| 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 | $243.75 | 7.353% | $261.6729 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.31 | 5.672% | $139.8146 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.67 | 13.341% | $237.6421 | $237.64 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.44 | 8.605% | $250.2694 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.80 | 13.546% | $271.1478 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.26 | 13.721% | $34.412 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.72 | 4.513% | $82.2726 | $82.27 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.95 | $1,277.2314 | $1,277.22 | $1,277.15 | $1,277.20 | |