| 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 | $247.79 | 5.355% | $261.0592 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.91 | 4.790% | $169.6655 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.91 | 9.364% | $96.1419 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.79 | 10.541% | $225.2715 | $225.27 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.67 | 7.580% | $242.7758 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.63 | 11.537% | $12.9718 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.64 | 10.414% | $210.4932 | $210.49 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.34 | $1,218.3789 | $1,218.38 | $1,218.35 | $1,218.50 | |