| 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 | 5.617% | $261.7929 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.37 | 8.706% | $102.5859 | $102.59 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.61 | 9.341% | $31.2825 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.73 | 12.134% | $18.76 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.40 | 8.619% | $194.8625 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.37 | 6.687% | $85.7443 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.86 | 7.605% | $121.443 | $121.44 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.21 | $816.4711 | $816.46 | $816.50 | $816.50 | |