| 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 | $244.78 | 6.713% | $261.2121 | $261.21 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.26 | 8.700% | $53.5456 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.99 | 12.563% | $148.5719 | $148.57 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.43 | 12.493% | $135.4753 | $135.48 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.93 | 11.705% | $121.6803 | $121.68 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.61 | 7.458% | $95.2185 | $95.22 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.39 | 6.234% | $29.0975 | $29.10 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.39 | $844.8012 | $844.81 | $844.80 | $844.80 | |