| 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 | $247.79 | 5.503% | $261.4259 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.42 | 9.438% | $88.01 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.34 | 3.423% | $30.3443 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.44 | 10.699% | $206.3872 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.92 | 6.184% | $175.1187 | $175.12 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.50 | 5.759% | $128.4972 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.82 | 8.245% | $156.7604 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.23 | $1,046.5437 | $1,046.55 | $1,046.55 | $1,046.50 | |