| 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 | $248.99 | 4.856% | $261.081 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.90 | 9.745% | $154.6307 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.52 | 5.780% | $150.7577 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.59 | 11.832% | $80.0605 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.28 | 10.384% | $27.9051 | $27.91 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.96 | 5.521% | $212.055 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.35 | 10.428% | $260.9966 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.59 | $1,147.4866 | $1,147.50 | $1,147.50 | $1,147.60 | |