| 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 | $242.88 | 7.718% | $261.6255 | $261.63 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.79 | 8.506% | $241.7405 | $241.74 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.96 | 7.828% | $201.5952 | $201.60 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.88 | 6.143% | $199.4215 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.64 | 11.224% | $255.4148 | $255.41 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.93 | 13.849% | $227.6183 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.39 | 5.449% | $243.9984 | $244.00 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,501.47 | $1,631.4142 | $1,631.42 | $1,631.40 | $1,631.30 | |