| 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 | $235.69 | 4.862% | $247.1492 | $247.15 | $247.15 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.43 | 13.186% | $246.1003 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.47 | 3.287% | $245.2756 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.26 | 13.867% | $275.8542 | $275.85 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.82 | 5.761% | $30.4803 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.86 | 6.791% | $172.8519 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.41 | 8.357% | $43.7871 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.94 | $1,261.4986 | $1,261.50 | $1,261.55 | $1,261.60 | |