| 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 | $235.59 | 11.420% | $262.4944 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.43 | 7.292% | $222.5558 | $222.56 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.77 | 4.120% | $206.9593 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.56 | 7.800% | $140.7437 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.72 | 12.785% | $86.5287 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.57 | 3.205% | $171.9086 | $171.91 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.95 | 3.398% | $170.555 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.59 | $1,261.7455 | $1,261.75 | $1,261.75 | $1,261.80 | |