| 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 | $238.56 | 10.423% | $263.4251 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.80 | 5.821% | $143.7049 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.91 | 7.399% | $74.0087 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.57 | 12.672% | $277.8154 | $277.82 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.29 | 7.431% | $139.9718 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.25 | 11.471% | $120.6674 | $120.67 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.77 | 4.519% | $242.2437 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.15 | $1,261.8370 | $1,261.84 | $1,261.80 | $1,261.80 | |