| 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 | $243.87 | 7.269% | $261.5969 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.78 | 6.780% | $253.9015 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.44 | 13.685% | $215.3649 | $215.36 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.25 | 13.584% | $13.914 | $13.91 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.50 | 8.799% | $259.4856 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.88 | 9.798% | $118.4501 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.72 | 12.719% | $270.21 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,269.44 | $1,392.9230 | $1,392.92 | $1,392.90 | $1,393.00 | |