| 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 | $248.58 | 5.217% | $261.5484 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.79 | 9.337% | $81.7731 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.41 | 6.649% | $249.9959 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.73 | 3.157% | $114.2257 | $114.23 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.74 | 8.357% | $146.0002 | $146.00 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.83 | 4.352% | $108.3487 | $108.35 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.81 | 4.576% | $88.6909 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.89 | $1,050.5829 | $1,050.59 | $1,050.60 | $1,050.50 | |