| 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 | $236.66 | 5.309% | $249.2243 | $249.22 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.82 | 8.630% | $262.6891 | $262.69 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.84 | 12.588% | $114.6596 | $114.66 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.39 | 3.402% | $6.6074 | $6.61 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.84 | 13.308% | $90.4651 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.36 | 8.600% | $261.031 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.44 | 11.526% | $274.8447 | $274.84 | $274.85 | $274.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.35 | $1,259.5212 | $1,259.52 | $1,259.50 | $1,259.50 | |