| 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 | $247.87 | 5.651% | $261.8771 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.92 | 9.576% | $177.4255 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.30 | 13.798% | $83.4139 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.81 | 3.781% | $223.9698 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.44 | 3.437% | $113.2015 | $113.20 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.99 | 6.448% | $92.5991 | $92.60 | $92.60 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.60 | 8.873% | $145.4543 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.93 | $1,097.9412 | $1,097.94 | $1,097.95 | $1,098.00 | |