| 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 | $245.36 | 6.598% | $261.5489 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.33 | 3.215% | $188.1919 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.60 | 10.685% | $206.5382 | $206.54 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.57 | 9.210% | $122.9377 | $122.94 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.35 | 4.280% | $57.719 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.50 | 12.339% | $191.538 | $191.54 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.58 | 9.364% | $199.6768 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.29 | $1,228.1505 | $1,228.16 | $1,228.20 | $1,228.00 | |