| 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 | $247.47 | 5.600% | $261.3283 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.85 | 5.727% | $185.9209 | $185.92 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.94 | 8.867% | $76.1416 | $76.14 | $76.15 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.56 | 10.784% | $176.767 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.29 | 13.762% | $166.4224 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.30 | 9.802% | $77.1908 | $77.19 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.72 | 12.233% | $113.0411 | $113.04 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.13 | $1,056.8121 | $1,056.81 | $1,056.80 | $1,056.70 | |