| 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 | $247.63 | 5.499% | $261.2472 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.39 | 12.292% | $214.9157 | $214.92 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.62 | 9.870% | $11.6682 | $11.67 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.99 | 9.241% | $27.2993 | $27.30 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.64 | 6.204% | $153.6135 | $153.61 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.30 | 12.865% | $86.116 | $86.12 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.76 | 11.819% | $136.1508 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.33 | $891.0107 | $891.02 | $890.95 | $891.00 | |