| 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 | $237.58 | 9.433% | $259.9909 | $259.99 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.64 | 5.864% | $178.529 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.80 | 12.726% | $129.4094 | $129.41 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.80 | 6.127% | $247.0637 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.85 | 4.791% | $63.7653 | $63.77 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.75 | 3.414% | $231.3888 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.43 | 12.256% | $131.8222 | $131.82 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.85 | $1,241.9693 | $1,241.97 | $1,241.95 | $1,242.00 | |