| 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 | $248.35 | 5.269% | $261.4356 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.29 | 13.753% | $222.1482 | $222.15 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.73 | 10.866% | $209.2374 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.69 | 9.732% | $243.2649 | $243.26 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.54 | 10.258% | $242.0604 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.56 | 12.542% | $236.9684 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.31 | 4.828% | $25.4837 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,308.47 | $1,440.5986 | $1,440.60 | $1,440.60 | $1,440.60 | |