| 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 | $245.70 | 6.295% | $261.1668 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.28 | 12.663% | $167.0567 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.55 | 8.842% | $6.0407 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.92 | 3.193% | $208.3673 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.55 | 12.154% | $163.2401 | $163.24 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.84 | 11.224% | $248.9638 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.58 | 3.415% | $40.9317 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.42 | $1,095.7671 | $1,095.77 | $1,095.75 | $1,095.80 | |