| 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 | $247.85 | 5.523% | $261.5388 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.82 | 6.583% | $140.4977 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.50 | 10.617% | $249.4413 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.85 | 10.623% | $28.596 | $28.60 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.49 | 8.142% | $94.6134 | $94.61 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.35 | 5.708% | $186.4161 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.28 | 8.489% | $26.3411 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.14 | $987.4444 | $987.45 | $987.45 | $987.30 | |