| 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 | $236.68 | 10.479% | $261.4817 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.26 | 6.743% | $261.7979 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.70 | 12.283% | $236.5803 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.83 | 12.467% | $78.5357 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.77 | 5.631% | $198.3433 | $198.34 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.60 | 4.804% | $59.3191 | $59.32 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.26 | 12.328% | $279.9888 | $279.99 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.10 | $1,376.0468 | $1,376.05 | $1,376.10 | $1,376.00 | |