| 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 | $247.75 | 5.405% | $261.1409 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.79 | 13.529% | $149.6199 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.95 | 6.301% | $52.0343 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.77 | 10.405% | $264.7181 | $264.72 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.61 | 3.640% | $101.163 | $101.16 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.54 | 7.550% | $228.5868 | $228.59 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.96 | 12.670% | $123.8919 | $123.89 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.37 | $1,181.1549 | $1,181.15 | $1,181.15 | $1,181.10 | |