| 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 | $247.80 | 5.270% | $260.8591 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.55 | 5.536% | $31.1859 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.26 | 10.252% | $254.9688 | $254.97 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.25 | 10.590% | $132.9845 | $132.98 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.77 | 10.660% | $222.1721 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.78 | 6.619% | $96.7887 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.42 | 9.564% | $162.6149 | $162.61 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.83 | $1,161.5740 | $1,161.57 | $1,161.55 | $1,161.70 | |