| 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 | $247.35 | 5.570% | $261.1274 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.59 | 7.745% | $88.9866 | $88.99 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.59 | 10.868% | $158.0867 | $158.09 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.53 | 3.614% | $228.5 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.73 | 10.358% | $110.06 | $110.06 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.70 | 4.557% | $256.8965 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.25 | 13.360% | $169.1898 | $169.19 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.74 | $1,272.8470 | $1,272.86 | $1,272.90 | $1,272.90 | |