| 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 | $249.96 | 4.610% | $261.4832 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.63 | 9.228% | $261.7431 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.39 | 8.234% | $58.8685 | $58.87 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.51 | 13.863% | $220.3363 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.70 | 11.219% | $70.8465 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.40 | 9.487% | $232.5504 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.60 | 11.454% | $93.1755 | $93.18 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.19 | $1,199.0035 | $1,199.01 | $1,199.05 | $1,199.00 | |