| 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 | $230.57 | 13.292% | $261.2174 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.72 | 3.313% | $55.4997 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.96 | 9.767% | $269.9829 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.54 | 12.206% | $242.9709 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.28 | 5.361% | $58.2436 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.88 | 3.686% | $118.0776 | $118.08 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.65 | 8.838% | $270.6257 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.60 | $1,276.6178 | $1,276.62 | $1,276.65 | $1,276.60 | |