| 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 | $247.68 | 5.627% | $261.617 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.44 | 5.247% | $136.2317 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.65 | 10.143% | $221.0019 | $221.00 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.73 | 11.798% | $268.0133 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.32 | 8.409% | $220.4172 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.39 | 6.158% | $247.7622 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.28 | 12.750% | $158.1657 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,394.49 | $1,513.2090 | $1,513.21 | $1,513.15 | $1,513.20 | |