| 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 | $233.70 | 11.695% | $261.0312 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.26 | 9.510% | $163.4546 | $163.45 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.32 | 3.766% | $226.5419 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.35 | 12.531% | $43.1556 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.78 | 9.630% | $187.2261 | $187.23 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.89 | 8.871% | $17.2996 | $17.30 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.26 | 4.264% | $225.4813 | $225.48 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.56 | $1,124.1903 | $1,124.19 | $1,124.25 | $1,124.20 | |