| 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 | $248.35 | 5.279% | $261.4604 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.79 | 4.799% | $107.7229 | $107.72 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.34 | 6.184% | $25.8452 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.50 | 11.571% | $193.5757 | $193.58 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.83 | 6.115% | $257.6791 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.59 | 7.782% | $31.8927 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.86 | 4.441% | $215.0022 | $215.00 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.26 | $1,093.1782 | $1,093.18 | $1,093.20 | $1,093.20 | |