| 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 | $247.57 | 5.645% | $261.5453 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.56 | 8.378% | $129.5767 | $129.58 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.43 | 10.525% | $6.0015 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.60 | 7.556% | $206.0773 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.78 | 10.720% | $155.8716 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.32 | 9.390% | $111.9278 | $111.93 | $111.95 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.50 | 4.573% | $7.843 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.76 | $878.8432 | $878.85 | $878.90 | $878.80 | |