| 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 | $243.79 | 7.284% | $261.5477 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.65 | 8.222% | $255.0251 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.94 | 13.570% | $284.9926 | $284.99 | $285.00 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.97 | 11.580% | $21.1667 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.86 | 13.866% | $158.1143 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.57 | 6.613% | $134.9401 | $134.94 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.42 | 7.315% | $22.9869 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.20 | $1,138.7734 | $1,138.78 | $1,138.80 | $1,138.70 | |