| 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 | $248.67 | 5.168% | $261.5213 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.78 | 3.481% | $238.8135 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.30 | 7.720% | $24.0216 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.71 | 4.364% | $12.221 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.31 | 11.594% | $145.4181 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.80 | 3.468% | $259.4977 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.39 | 6.516% | $43.0218 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.96 | $984.5150 | $984.51 | $984.40 | $984.40 | |