| 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 | $247.31 | 5.734% | $261.4908 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.37 | 6.708% | $146.5848 | $146.58 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.64 | 3.848% | $101.3972 | $101.40 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.34 | 12.722% | $267.5344 | $267.53 | $267.55 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.76 | 13.282% | $64.2989 | $64.30 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.89 | 11.789% | $184.3289 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.68 | 6.130% | $10.2734 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.99 | $1,035.9084 | $1,035.90 | $1,035.95 | $1,035.90 | |