| 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 | $233.33 | 12.222% | $261.8476 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.66 | 6.149% | $49.5291 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.73 | 3.863% | $247.9521 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.79 | 9.654% | $57.8863 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.48 | 8.154% | $182.2179 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.40 | 7.861% | $177.3235 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.31 | 10.390% | $269.6938 | $269.69 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,148.70 | $1,246.4503 | $1,246.45 | $1,246.45 | $1,246.40 | |