| 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 | $247.64 | 5.712% | $261.7852 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.88 | 8.637% | $71.5701 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.98 | 11.449% | $244.051 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.45 | 6.459% | $38.8043 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.55 | 10.723% | $247.5213 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.46 | 5.346% | $161.664 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.28 | 4.468% | $87.001 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.24 | $1,112.3969 | $1,112.39 | $1,112.35 | $1,112.50 | |