| 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 | $100.30 | 5.340% | $105.656 | $105.66 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.99 | 5.656% | $260.9598 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.67 | 9.342% | $56.497 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.91 | 8.860% | $253.5458 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.81 | 9.670% | $237.7755 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.57 | 11.630% | $158.0346 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.93 | 6.554% | $202.378 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.18 | $1,274.8467 | $1,274.86 | $1,274.90 | $1,274.90 | |