| 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 | $240.59 | 8.678% | $261.4684 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.99 | 13.595% | $243.0819 | $243.08 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.34 | 13.768% | $105.0534 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.66 | 10.433% | $160.8567 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.82 | 11.176% | $198.8049 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.85 | 5.670% | $234.4289 | $234.43 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.91 | 11.874% | $53.5988 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.16 | $1,257.2930 | $1,257.29 | $1,257.30 | $1,257.40 | |