| 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 | $247.45 | 5.658% | $261.4507 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.47 | 7.577% | $125.2949 | $125.29 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.81 | 9.788% | $259.989 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.45 | 9.794% | $225.5718 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.66 | 5.231% | $238.5166 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.36 | 9.515% | $19.0118 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.78 | 12.810% | $210.7065 | $210.71 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.98 | $1,340.5413 | $1,340.54 | $1,340.50 | $1,340.60 | |