| 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 | $248.47 | 5.174% | $261.3258 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.77 | 6.548% | $119.0887 | $119.09 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.41 | 13.435% | $68.5261 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.52 | 7.215% | $196.761 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.85 | 13.159% | $46.2255 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.79 | 6.635% | $126.6717 | $126.67 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.33 | 7.528% | $225.0884 | $225.09 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.14 | $1,043.6872 | $1,043.70 | $1,043.75 | $1,043.70 | |