| 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 | $239.53 | 9.128% | $261.3943 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.68 | 8.671% | $200.6936 | $200.69 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.69 | 3.791% | $167.8197 | $167.82 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.93 | 3.853% | $130.7821 | $130.78 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.89 | 10.361% | $258.1233 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.76 | 12.199% | $49.0983 | $49.10 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.86 | 13.225% | $271.5815 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.34 | $1,339.4928 | $1,339.48 | $1,339.50 | $1,339.50 | |