| 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 | $234.58 | 11.664% | $261.9414 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.81 | 10.763% | $171.4722 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.35 | 10.481% | $94.2955 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.30 | 6.375% | $171.5829 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.81 | 10.346% | $148.7574 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.67 | 9.871% | $167.7401 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.94 | 5.210% | $242.972 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.46 | $1,258.7615 | $1,258.76 | $1,258.75 | $1,258.80 | |