| 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 | $247.67 | 5.498% | $261.2869 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.35 | 11.786% | $50.695 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.35 | 9.382% | $270.5564 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.41 | 5.856% | $213.2046 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.43 | 5.419% | $239.7544 | $239.75 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.25 | 8.220% | $163.6828 | $163.68 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.84 | 10.257% | $37.311 | $37.31 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.30 | $1,236.4911 | $1,236.49 | $1,236.50 | $1,236.60 | |