| 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 | $246.52 | 6.185% | $261.7673 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.90 | 13.303% | $211.7633 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.65 | 13.727% | $170.1925 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.47 | 5.862% | $29.0803 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.48 | 9.472% | $54.1667 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.53 | 6.803% | $67.8519 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.82 | 8.753% | $247.7611 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.37 | $1,042.5831 | $1,042.58 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.80 | |