| 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 | $235.50 | 11.241% | $261.9726 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.88 | 10.526% | $272.8666 | $272.87 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.89 | 5.372% | $37.818 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.34 | 9.497% | $18.9868 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.27 | 4.506% | $256.3219 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.34 | 5.506% | $149.1222 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.92 | 13.665% | $23.7787 | $23.78 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.14 | $1,020.8668 | $1,020.87 | $1,020.80 | $1,020.90 | |