| 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 | $242.92 | 7.536% | $261.2265 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.45 | 6.184% | $125.7749 | $125.77 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.31 | 10.808% | $81.2333 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.90 | 5.859% | $250.78 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.36 | 12.327% | $240.7842 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.97 | 3.134% | $258.8354 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.47 | 13.477% | $269.4738 | $269.47 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,374.38 | $1,488.1081 | $1,488.10 | $1,488.15 | $1,488.10 | |