| 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 | $247.56 | 5.783% | $261.8764 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.46 | 12.312% | $20.7328 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.47 | 5.836% | $128.559 | $128.56 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.72 | 4.505% | $117.798 | $117.80 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.32 | 10.699% | $87.8064 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.94 | 8.750% | $271.8098 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.32 | 5.234% | $191.8626 | $191.86 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.79 | $1,080.4450 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.50 | |