| 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 | $242.40 | 7.826% | $261.3702 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.63 | 6.685% | $9.2069 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.50 | 10.279% | $154.942 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.55 | 12.800% | $146.1324 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.58 | 10.674% | $20.5632 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.97 | 4.499% | $254.9462 | $254.95 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.43 | 8.872% | $185.5505 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.06 | $1,032.7114 | $1,032.71 | $1,032.70 | $1,032.70 | |