| 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 | $248.68 | 5.136% | $261.4522 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.65 | 8.278% | $169.6175 | $169.62 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.50 | 5.435% | $61.6795 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.59 | 7.602% | $42.5996 | $42.60 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.58 | 7.769% | $139.6471 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.84 | 8.110% | $60.3686 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.33 | 6.417% | $7.8004 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.17 | $743.1649 | $743.17 | $743.15 | $743.20 | |