| 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 | $245.40 | 6.571% | $261.5252 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.41 | 7.818% | $238.7198 | $238.72 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.82 | 13.851% | $241.1592 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.49 | 11.125% | $82.777 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.38 | 9.167% | $220.9322 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.88 | 4.814% | $134.0361 | $134.04 | $134.05 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.25 | 12.258% | $221.4289 | $221.43 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.63 | $1,400.5784 | $1,400.59 | $1,400.65 | $1,400.50 | |