| 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 | $248.33 | 5.292% | $261.4716 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.62 | 3.130% | $228.5567 | $228.56 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.79 | 11.194% | $236.6097 | $236.61 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.53 | 3.863% | $226.9718 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.32 | 13.502% | $26.4687 | $26.47 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.73 | 3.820% | $227.0855 | $227.09 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.72 | 5.161% | $104.8665 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,243.04 | $1,312.0305 | $1,312.04 | $1,311.95 | $1,312.20 | |