| 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 | $248.29 | 5.381% | $261.6505 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.52 | 4.519% | $184.4969 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.98 | 4.588% | $260.4032 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.57 | 13.784% | $280.5572 | $280.56 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.27 | 3.163% | $80.7457 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.37 | 3.500% | $161.843 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.62 | 5.594% | $249.8565 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,391.62 | $1,479.5530 | $1,479.56 | $1,479.55 | $1,479.60 | |