| 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 | $247.34 | 5.536% | $261.0327 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.75 | 7.769% | $71.9358 | $71.94 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.51 | 12.673% | $186.4851 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.97 | 6.331% | $52.0703 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.97 | 5.698% | $143.7176 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.38 | 8.365% | $24.2521 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.67 | 3.719% | $106.4883 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.59 | $845.9819 | $845.99 | $846.00 | $846.00 | |