| 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 | $249.27 | 4.812% | $261.2649 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.37 | 11.172% | $19.3106 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.67 | 7.796% | $214.1583 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.89 | 13.670% | $181.747 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.88 | 13.209% | $137.9791 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.65 | 3.499% | $242.8604 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.49 | 8.215% | $227.7818 | $227.78 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.22 | $1,285.1021 | $1,285.10 | $1,285.10 | $1,285.20 | |