| 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 | $247.80 | 5.490% | $261.4042 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.69 | 10.442% | $158.6941 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.78 | 12.342% | $19.9744 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.44 | 5.604% | $235.9616 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.27 | 5.462% | $106.8014 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.33 | 10.255% | $268.2835 | $268.28 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.97 | 8.505% | $224.5728 | $224.57 | $224.55 | $224.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,184.28 | $1,275.6920 | $1,275.67 | $1,275.65 | $1,275.80 | |