| 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 | $247.61 | 5.415% | $261.0181 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.56 | 3.815% | $80.5189 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.43 | 13.484% | $128.7249 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.29 | 7.139% | $52.8088 | $52.81 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.81 | 8.351% | $112.4792 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.73 | 9.871% | $62.3298 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.29 | 7.516% | $256.1999 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.72 | $954.0796 | $954.08 | $954.05 | $954.00 | |