| 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 | $248.25 | 5.200% | $261.159 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.76 | 5.102% | $258.2987 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.62 | 5.383% | $5.9225 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.74 | 4.242% | $171.7283 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.41 | 6.242% | $186.3591 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.49 | 8.672% | $63.5623 | $63.56 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.72 | 11.301% | $114.3284 | $114.33 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.99 | $1,061.3583 | $1,061.36 | $1,061.35 | $1,061.40 | |