| 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 | $246.98 | 5.721% | $261.1097 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.80 | 12.820% | $208.4914 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.62 | 7.150% | $160.3178 | $160.32 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.50 | 5.426% | $256.7123 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.85 | 4.462% | $77.1452 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.87 | 10.674% | $60.7268 | $60.73 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.64 | 6.376% | $265.557 | $265.56 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.26 | $1,290.0602 | $1,290.07 | $1,290.05 | $1,290.00 | |