| 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 | $247.37 | 5.828% | $261.7867 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.50 | 13.709% | $217.7527 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.30 | 12.231% | $151.8485 | $151.85 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.40 | 5.342% | $102.6031 | $102.60 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.44 | 6.254% | $204.4752 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.62 | 9.789% | $163.1684 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.44 | 4.243% | $130.7624 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.07 | $1,232.3970 | $1,232.40 | $1,232.40 | $1,232.50 | |