| 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 | $247.98 | 5.450% | $261.4949 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.59 | 5.550% | $126.2272 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.49 | 5.188% | $209.8395 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.67 | 6.812% | $143.8437 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.82 | 3.597% | $154.1731 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.59 | 11.870% | $137.1414 | $137.14 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.27 | 3.312% | $98.4253 | $98.43 | $98.45 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.41 | $1,131.1451 | $1,131.14 | $1,131.20 | $1,131.00 | |