| 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 | $249.91 | 4.655% | $261.5433 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.80 | 12.622% | $257.6791 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.65 | 8.774% | $13.7599 | $13.76 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.53 | 9.700% | $137.7064 | $137.71 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.84 | 9.772% | $44.8309 | $44.83 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.82 | 4.420% | $229.536 | $229.54 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.30 | 3.109% | $178.6879 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.85 | $1,123.7435 | $1,123.75 | $1,123.80 | $1,123.70 | |