| 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 | $247.59 | 5.517% | $261.2495 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.73 | 9.835% | $220.4718 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.54 | 4.468% | $228.3044 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.63 | 12.857% | $58.2681 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.31 | 10.484% | $268.8186 | $268.82 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.58 | 6.431% | $63.4116 | $63.41 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.27 | 4.500% | $136.1322 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.65 | $1,236.6562 | $1,236.65 | $1,236.60 | $1,236.60 | |