| 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 | $240.28 | 8.633% | $261.0234 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.73 | 5.737% | $128.7137 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.82 | 7.545% | $152.5203 | $152.52 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.60 | 11.803% | $224.2768 | $224.28 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.73 | 3.610% | $240.0955 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.37 | 6.870% | $55.9678 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.31 | 6.328% | $260.8332 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.84 | $1,323.4307 | $1,323.43 | $1,323.40 | $1,323.40 | |