| 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 | $244.75 | 6.846% | $261.5056 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.75 | 13.723% | $263.5531 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.85 | 5.470% | $50.4674 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.94 | 9.516% | $146.6857 | $146.69 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.41 | 10.176% | $261.5688 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.96 | 12.757% | $139.7736 | $139.77 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.25 | 7.528% | $175.5395 | $175.54 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.91 | $1,299.0937 | $1,299.10 | $1,299.05 | $1,299.20 | |