| 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 | $249.29 | 4.796% | $261.2459 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.92 | 7.848% | $202.668 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.64 | 7.299% | $88.6719 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.89 | 8.207% | $136.2218 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.42 | 8.703% | $147.2056 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.71 | 10.709% | $272.0231 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.26 | 8.409% | $63.1591 | $63.16 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.13 | $1,171.1954 | $1,171.20 | $1,171.10 | $1,171.20 | |