| 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 | $245.53 | 6.664% | $261.8921 | $261.89 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.40 | 8.466% | $124.0851 | $124.09 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.73 | 11.577% | $234.0104 | $234.01 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.37 | 10.353% | $40.1354 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.29 | 3.398% | $211.2318 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.80 | 6.632% | $173.5969 | $173.60 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.84 | 13.794% | $261.5441 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.96 | $1,306.4958 | $1,306.50 | $1,306.55 | $1,306.40 | |