| 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 | $245.74 | 6.434% | $261.5509 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.49 | 7.134% | $73.3761 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.76 | 5.691% | $216.4129 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.41 | 5.560% | $238.9984 | $239.00 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.98 | 11.639% | $59.1463 | $59.15 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.93 | 7.512% | $174.0942 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.74 | 10.207% | $259.802 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.05 | $1,283.3808 | $1,283.38 | $1,283.40 | $1,283.40 | |