| 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 | $249.97 | 4.417% | $261.0112 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.44 | 13.709% | $284.7728 | $284.77 | $284.75 | $284.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.65 | 13.731% | $195.2193 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.42 | 7.688% | $240.5965 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.38 | 12.398% | $272.4303 | $272.43 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.29 | 11.662% | $160.0005 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.34 | 5.799% | $261.6832 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,528.49 | $1,675.7138 | $1,675.71 | $1,675.70 | $1,675.70 | |