| 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 | $247.78 | 5.680% | $261.8539 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.80 | 8.399% | $251.2689 | $251.27 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.50 | 5.432% | $101.7419 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.71 | 6.391% | $113.5298 | $113.53 | $113.55 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.38 | 7.229% | $250.251 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.90 | 10.562% | $81.7053 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.42 | 5.785% | $82.9566 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.49 | $1,143.3074 | $1,143.31 | $1,143.30 | $1,143.40 | |