| 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 | $247.52 | 5.454% | $261.0197 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.77 | 9.279% | $163.6672 | $163.67 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.51 | 3.638% | $134.2216 | $134.22 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.35 | 5.411% | $100.5094 | $100.51 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.29 | 9.726% | $85.9045 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.66 | 10.208% | $56.9335 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.68 | 9.257% | $207.2387 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.78 | $1,009.4946 | $1,009.49 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.40 | |