| 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 | $246.75 | 5.774% | $260.9973 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.66 | 10.683% | $192.2121 | $192.21 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.43 | 11.806% | $229.6831 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.55 | 10.438% | $87.8534 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.52 | 9.829% | $113.695 | $113.70 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.57 | 9.695% | $195.8824 | $195.88 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.29 | 8.799% | $78.6508 | $78.65 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.77 | $1,158.9741 | $1,158.97 | $1,159.00 | $1,159.10 | |