| 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 | $247.48 | 5.474% | $261.0271 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.82 | 5.426% | $92.5851 | $92.59 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.93 | 11.717% | $194.3094 | $194.31 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.77 | 8.514% | $56.1777 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.68 | 5.708% | $261.8176 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.25 | 5.824% | $224.6114 | $224.61 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.81 | 8.333% | $66.9606 | $66.96 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.74 | $1,157.4889 | $1,157.50 | $1,157.50 | $1,157.50 | |