| 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 | $247.98 | 5.454% | $261.5048 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.98 | 8.466% | $41.1954 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.54 | 13.216% | $279.1227 | $279.12 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.66 | 10.335% | $47.0689 | $47.07 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.35 | 8.174% | $217.8083 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.78 | 11.814% | $256.9262 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.28 | 11.219% | $48.1356 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.57 | $1,151.7619 | $1,151.77 | $1,151.75 | $1,151.70 | |