| 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 | $248.50 | 5.110% | $261.1984 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.45 | 10.557% | $95.5765 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.90 | 9.335% | $39.2513 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.71 | 6.237% | $208.9788 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.96 | 3.652% | $156.4731 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.87 | 6.545% | $26.4977 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.91 | 8.411% | $228.6496 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.30 | $1,016.6254 | $1,016.63 | $1,016.65 | $1,016.70 | |