| 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 | $246.99 | 5.686% | $261.0339 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.88 | 6.335% | $143.4246 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.50 | 4.528% | $207.4881 | $207.49 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.28 | 7.697% | $248.0047 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.74 | 13.184% | $140.0539 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.32 | 5.297% | $83.5216 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.86 | 6.407% | $111.5784 | $111.58 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.57 | $1,195.1052 | $1,195.09 | $1,195.10 | $1,195.10 | |