| 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 | $242.43 | 7.834% | $261.422 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.76 | 13.800% | $86.2149 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.92 | 13.102% | $116.4046 | $116.40 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.63 | 4.569% | $114.639 | $114.64 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.32 | 6.287% | $258.6175 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.43 | 8.126% | $131.2974 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.42 | 7.500% | $249.8515 | $249.85 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.91 | $1,218.4469 | $1,218.44 | $1,218.40 | $1,218.40 | |