| 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 | $233.89 | 11.697% | $261.2481 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.73 | 10.270% | $158.4911 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.88 | 12.812% | $50.63 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.99 | 13.600% | $204.4686 | $204.47 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.91 | 10.825% | $243.7153 | $243.72 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.34 | 13.526% | $237.6553 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.29 | 3.151% | $107.5762 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.03 | $1,263.7846 | $1,263.80 | $1,263.80 | $1,263.80 | |