| 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 | $247.94 | 5.645% | $261.9362 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.29 | 6.854% | $47.3256 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.88 | 4.326% | $52.0378 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.51 | 9.470% | $212.9301 | $212.93 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.27 | 9.530% | $168.9719 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.77 | 7.854% | $132.4124 | $132.41 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.25 | 11.198% | $160.4031 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.91 | $1,036.0171 | $1,036.02 | $1,036.05 | $1,035.90 | |