| 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 | $242.95 | 7.616% | $261.4531 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.93 | 12.546% | $281.2862 | $281.29 | $281.30 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.41 | 5.819% | $216.3046 | $216.30 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.69 | 13.402% | $73.3598 | $73.36 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.78 | 8.267% | $237.9492 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.47 | 3.353% | $6.6869 | $6.69 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.92 | 9.733% | $172.193 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.15 | $1,249.2328 | $1,249.23 | $1,249.25 | $1,249.30 | |