| 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 | $247.60 | 5.643% | $261.5721 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.58 | 8.406% | $50.4955 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.70 | 4.645% | $224.6728 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.53 | 8.156% | $37.3463 | $37.35 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.44 | 13.113% | $98.906 | $98.91 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.90 | 4.434% | $187.8768 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.89 | 7.265% | $227.2838 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.64 | $1,088.1533 | $1,088.16 | $1,088.15 | $1,088.20 | |