| 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 | $248.45 | 5.351% | $261.7446 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.59 | 8.368% | $250.9695 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.83 | 6.525% | $235.2392 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.82 | 10.185% | $91.2552 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.49 | 7.537% | $77.9536 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.77 | 6.825% | $79.8731 | $79.87 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.56 | 6.136% | $43.0488 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.51 | $1,040.0840 | $1,040.08 | $1,040.05 | $1,040.10 | |