| 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 | $247.93 | 5.250% | $260.9463 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.99 | 7.725% | $118.4867 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.95 | 12.600% | $262.3017 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.54 | 6.427% | $60.1738 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.53 | 10.277% | $245.3994 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.33 | 10.486% | $269.9504 | $269.95 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.86 | 4.626% | $87.7394 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.13 | $1,304.9977 | $1,305.00 | $1,305.00 | $1,305.00 | |