| 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 | $244.67 | 5.193% | $257.3757 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.93 | 9.836% | $266.8246 | $266.82 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.86 | 12.686% | $238.7366 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.43 | 8.540% | $166.5329 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.87 | 11.161% | $174.3783 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.34 | 4.874% | $40.2087 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.38 | 9.698% | $117.7937 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.48 | $1,261.8505 | $1,261.85 | $1,261.90 | $1,261.80 | |