| 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 | $247.87 | 5.594% | $261.7358 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.75 | 4.318% | $98.8413 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.39 | 10.241% | $220.9119 | $220.91 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.45 | 13.696% | $281.3408 | $281.34 | $281.35 | $281.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.43 | 13.700% | $8.4479 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.37 | 5.430% | $136.3948 | $136.39 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.46 | 7.223% | $161.3277 | $161.33 | $161.35 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.72 | $1,169.0002 | $1,169.00 | $1,169.05 | $1,168.80 | |