| 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 | $248.44 | 5.283% | $261.5651 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.61 | 11.626% | $79.9354 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.55 | 6.384% | $154.8419 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.67 | 12.526% | $186.4218 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.56 | 8.752% | $63.6852 | $63.69 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.52 | 11.807% | $94.4993 | $94.50 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.60 | 10.543% | $66.9891 | $66.99 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.95 | $907.9378 | $907.95 | $907.95 | $907.90 | |