| 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 | $247.68 | 5.561% | $261.4535 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.64 | 12.574% | $43.4986 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.37 | 13.234% | $237.078 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.43 | 7.408% | $71.3511 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.36 | 7.381% | $134.6128 | $134.61 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.95 | 9.703% | $259.9413 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.28 | 3.565% | $23.0743 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.71 | $1,031.0096 | $1,031.00 | $1,031.00 | $1,031.10 | |