| 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 | $247.60 | 5.641% | $261.5671 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.96 | 12.770% | $193.9193 | $193.92 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.65 | 8.187% | $55.8786 | $55.88 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.70 | 6.362% | $149.6513 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.56 | 5.344% | $240.7742 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.62 | 4.451% | $194.9265 | $194.93 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.28 | 7.122% | $256.3215 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,266.37 | $1,353.0385 | $1,353.04 | $1,353.00 | $1,353.10 | |