| 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 | $247.45 | 5.699% | $261.5522 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.64 | 4.538% | $254.6964 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.83 | 10.751% | $158.1857 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.68 | 12.158% | $70.3006 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.26 | 9.750% | $208.8104 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.26 | 13.705% | $61.6963 | $61.70 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.40 | 12.291% | $9.4324 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.52 | $1,024.6740 | $1,024.68 | $1,024.70 | $1,024.70 | |