| 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 | $246.36 | 6.177% | $261.5777 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.27 | 5.873% | $147.4493 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.62 | 5.748% | $232.2438 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.94 | 6.724% | $63.9704 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.47 | 12.660% | $208.9505 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.38 | 3.550% | $106.0145 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.71 | 3.194% | $222.5998 | $222.60 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.75 | $1,242.8060 | $1,242.80 | $1,242.80 | $1,242.80 | |