| 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 | $242.67 | 7.692% | $261.3362 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.47 | 9.838% | $270.7177 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.92 | 10.761% | $231.4019 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.60 | 8.291% | $62.3756 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.27 | 11.402% | $30.3793 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.49 | 12.491% | $15.175 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.87 | 3.579% | $243.276 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.29 | $1,114.6617 | $1,114.68 | $1,114.75 | $1,114.70 | |