| 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 | $232.31 | 12.580% | $261.5346 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.75 | 5.618% | $125.4214 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.64 | 9.325% | $267.4527 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.69 | 9.508% | $203.3454 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.27 | 10.608% | $246.9545 | $246.95 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.99 | 9.157% | $150.6257 | $150.63 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.55 | 11.455% | $18.4458 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.20 | $1,273.7801 | $1,273.78 | $1,273.80 | $1,273.70 | |