| 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 | $245.54 | 6.688% | $261.9617 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.67 | 9.861% | $43.5819 | $43.58 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.46 | 3.110% | $234.534 | $234.53 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.38 | 7.745% | $235.2935 | $235.29 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.96 | 12.202% | $70.6424 | $70.64 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.38 | 7.770% | $146.9767 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.50 | 9.465% | $199.7736 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.89 | $1,192.7638 | $1,192.75 | $1,192.80 | $1,192.80 | |