| 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 | $248.41 | 5.234% | $261.4118 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.35 | 13.662% | $185.6669 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.50 | 8.694% | $98.3681 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.25 | 8.306% | $124.8227 | $124.82 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.38 | 7.432% | $265.7653 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.42 | 8.664% | $248.2103 | $248.21 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.88 | 7.279% | $156.4986 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.19 | $1,340.7437 | $1,340.75 | $1,340.65 | $1,340.80 | |