| 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 | $243.50 | 7.579% | $261.9549 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.88 | 5.622% | $153.0252 | $153.03 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.29 | 12.830% | $81.5648 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.78 | 6.828% | $142.9145 | $142.91 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.42 | 13.870% | $135.9836 | $135.98 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.63 | 9.191% | $134.9928 | $134.99 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.87 | 10.839% | $274.7366 | $274.74 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.37 | $1,185.1724 | $1,185.16 | $1,185.20 | $1,185.20 | |