| 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 | $245.54 | 6.475% | $261.4387 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.30 | 12.772% | $8.2324 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.44 | 3.416% | $212.4578 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.60 | 8.161% | $159.6456 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.95 | 12.544% | $277.9274 | $277.93 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.41 | 7.370% | $55.1989 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.35 | 13.653% | $181.1061 | $181.11 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.59 | $1,156.0069 | $1,156.02 | $1,156.05 | $1,155.90 | |