| 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 | $245.50 | 6.500% | $261.4575 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.30 | 13.600% | $140.0688 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.58 | 3.163% | $112.0144 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.43 | 11.737% | $269.7666 | $269.77 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.96 | 4.725% | $190.5576 | $190.56 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.42 | 10.372% | $25.8491 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.82 | 10.836% | $128.3703 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.01 | $1,128.0843 | $1,128.09 | $1,128.00 | $1,128.20 | |