| 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 | $246.39 | 6.129% | $261.4912 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.87 | 5.524% | $12.5257 | $12.53 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.79 | 9.592% | $161.966 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.93 | 3.330% | $180.7552 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.48 | 10.525% | $208.3175 | $208.32 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.38 | 10.548% | $263.5243 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.57 | 12.406% | $84.9452 | $84.95 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.41 | $1,173.5251 | $1,173.54 | $1,173.50 | $1,173.50 | |