| 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 | $240.48 | 8.723% | $261.4571 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.97 | 12.113% | $155.8034 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.93 | 5.568% | $121.3293 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.61 | 12.474% | $79.4179 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.40 | 10.604% | $39.1538 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.99 | 13.196% | $241.0962 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.95 | 13.528% | $257.6518 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.33 | $1,155.9095 | $1,155.91 | $1,155.90 | $1,156.00 | |