| 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 | $247.36 | 5.668% | $261.3804 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.97 | 6.754% | $54.4125 | $54.41 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.60 | 7.273% | $102.553 | $102.55 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.73 | 9.428% | $224.0319 | $224.03 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.53 | 10.718% | $146.7346 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.75 | 7.106% | $103.6251 | $103.63 | $103.65 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.66 | 4.179% | $66.3204 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.60 | $959.0579 | $959.05 | $959.10 | $959.00 | |