| 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 | $247.35 | 5.649% | $261.3228 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.41 | 10.157% | $160.1793 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.41 | 8.751% | $265.7983 | $265.80 | $265.80 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.67 | 10.291% | $44.8553 | $44.86 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.79 | 11.176% | $17.5547 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.78 | 11.275% | $232.3199 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.43 | 12.656% | $98.4951 | $98.50 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.84 | $1,080.5254 | $1,080.53 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.60 | |