| 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 | $247.41 | 5.111% | $260.0551 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.75 | 7.254% | $233.5456 | $233.55 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.55 | 9.591% | $178.1402 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.62 | 9.835% | $239.0229 | $239.02 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.96 | 12.865% | $144.4221 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.37 | 8.635% | $39.5105 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.59 | 13.302% | $157.0252 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.25 | $1,251.7216 | $1,251.73 | $1,251.70 | $1,251.60 | |