| 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 | $249.88 | 4.537% | $261.2171 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.55 | 12.198% | $61.204 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.93 | 12.165% | $164.804 | $164.80 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.81 | 3.750% | $151.2779 | $151.28 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.58 | 3.324% | $184.516 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.95 | 8.690% | $208.6305 | $208.63 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.83 | 13.371% | $240.1538 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.53 | $1,271.8033 | $1,271.80 | $1,271.80 | $1,271.80 | |