| 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 | $248.27 | 5.322% | $261.4829 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.58 | 10.186% | $76.6674 | $76.67 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.55 | 10.841% | $61.5722 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.72 | 13.194% | $187.5851 | $187.59 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.66 | 9.362% | $38.9985 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.45 | 11.484% | $135.3973 | $135.40 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.63 | 10.718% | $25.0555 | $25.06 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.86 | $786.7589 | $786.77 | $786.75 | $786.90 | |