| 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 | $248.50 | 5.336% | $261.76 | $261.76 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.93 | 6.432% | $42.4983 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.69 | 11.702% | $81.1962 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.96 | 3.644% | $24.8331 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.97 | 13.819% | $38.6643 | $38.66 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.47 | 12.631% | $94.0131 | $94.01 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.28 | 13.598% | $161.6272 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.80 | $704.5922 | $704.59 | $704.60 | $704.60 | |