| 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 | $246.98 | 5.786% | $261.2703 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.27 | 5.808% | $142.0684 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.77 | 13.195% | $187.6434 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.69 | 4.573% | $139.8036 | $139.80 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.25 | 10.816% | $199.7458 | $199.75 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.85 | 13.531% | $167.8556 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.99 | 11.666% | $30.1387 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.80 | $1,128.5258 | $1,128.53 | $1,128.50 | $1,128.50 | |