| 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 | $235.39 | 11.110% | $261.5418 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.54 | 4.661% | $110.4592 | $110.46 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.53 | 8.109% | $260.0346 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.77 | 13.766% | $250.0235 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.94 | 5.732% | $121.5284 | $121.53 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.84 | 10.573% | $37.4179 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.49 | 11.761% | $254.2451 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.50 | $1,295.2505 | $1,295.25 | $1,295.25 | $1,295.10 | |