| 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 | 5.571% | $261.6788 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.58 | 5.549% | $61.8306 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.66 | 4.589% | $194.1799 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.48 | 10.679% | $176.5109 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.79 | 3.718% | $236.2592 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.69 | 6.132% | $45.3078 | $45.31 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.44 | 8.399% | $103.456 | $103.46 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.51 | $1,079.2232 | $1,079.23 | $1,079.25 | $1,079.30 | |