| 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 | $247.33 | 5.700% | $261.4278 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.30 | 5.657% | $116.5397 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.97 | 8.593% | $211.7238 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.73 | 12.622% | $61.638 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.28 | 9.436% | $93.327 | $93.33 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.65 | 3.174% | $102.8129 | $102.81 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.42 | 8.615% | $256.7876 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.68 | $1,104.2568 | $1,104.26 | $1,104.30 | $1,104.10 | |