| 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 | $247.55 | 5.562% | $261.3187 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.72 | 10.672% | $101.5084 | $101.51 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.77 | 13.830% | $138.6108 | $138.61 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.86 | 10.105% | $203.5401 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.43 | 12.722% | $16.2658 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.32 | 9.512% | $182.1404 | $182.14 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.47 | 4.308% | $246.6571 | $246.66 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.12 | $1,150.0413 | $1,150.05 | $1,150.00 | $1,150.00 | |