| 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 | $244.47 | 7.335% | $262.4019 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.76 | 13.806% | $116.947 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.95 | 10.543% | $254.1936 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.52 | 3.294% | $236.0474 | $236.05 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.98 | 11.237% | $54.4839 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.55 | 12.123% | $250.651 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.54 | 9.688% | $87.2458 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.77 | $1,261.9706 | $1,261.97 | $1,262.00 | $1,261.90 | |