| 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 | $242.41 | 8.500% | $263.0149 | $263.01 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.57 | 13.835% | $137.2509 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.48 | 4.805% | $261.4675 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.72 | 3.322% | $5.91 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.35 | 5.437% | $263.9615 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.29 | 7.702% | $235.1027 | $235.10 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.96 | 5.775% | $59.1917 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.78 | $1,225.8992 | $1,225.89 | $1,225.85 | $1,226.00 | |