| 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 | $248.32 | 5.438% | $261.8236 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.67 | 5.349% | $212.4573 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.96 | 9.508% | $139.0314 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.45 | 5.345% | $124.7812 | $124.78 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.65 | 6.315% | $223.9525 | $223.95 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.29 | 4.227% | $207.714 | $207.71 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.81 | 12.644% | $66.2459 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.15 | $1,236.0059 | $1,236.00 | $1,236.00 | $1,236.00 | |