| 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 | $247.42 | 5.555% | $261.1642 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.72 | 7.675% | $160.1343 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.82 | 9.731% | $66.7384 | $66.74 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.66 | 9.561% | $55.5036 | $55.50 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.91 | 5.455% | $129.6147 | $129.61 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.77 | 4.640% | $170.3225 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.77 | 10.320% | $219.2831 | $219.28 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.07 | $1,062.7608 | $1,062.74 | $1,062.75 | $1,062.70 | |