| 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 | $247.96 | 5.464% | $261.5085 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.46 | 3.228% | $255.448 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.34 | 12.152% | $178.703 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.35 | 6.145% | $81.0417 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.33 | 10.792% | $113.3735 | $113.37 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.46 | 6.184% | $154.4552 | $154.46 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.62 | 9.867% | $129.2256 | $129.23 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.52 | $1,173.7555 | $1,173.76 | $1,173.75 | $1,173.70 | |