| 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 | $245.28 | 6.665% | $261.6279 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.73 | 13.174% | $244.1503 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.27 | 9.839% | $61.8064 | $61.81 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.45 | 10.486% | $93.3054 | $93.31 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.66 | 10.550% | $240.6231 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.63 | 7.849% | $218.5344 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.61 | 9.389% | $245.6986 | $245.70 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,246.63 | $1,365.7461 | $1,365.75 | $1,365.75 | $1,365.70 | |