| 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 | $248.32 | 5.317% | $261.5232 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.40 | 12.705% | $149.2214 | $149.22 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.53 | 13.706% | $97.2527 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.75 | 12.530% | $228.1546 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.68 | 12.115% | $174.5406 | $174.54 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.84 | 13.429% | $279.9881 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.41 | 10.555% | $119.8527 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.93 | $1,310.5333 | $1,310.52 | $1,310.50 | $1,310.60 | |