| 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 | $247.93 | 5.371% | $261.2463 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.37 | 12.559% | $102.8452 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.41 | 9.272% | $19.0243 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.94 | 6.229% | $17.9952 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.54 | 13.730% | $57.4791 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.48 | 13.438% | $107.1762 | $107.18 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.86 | 5.714% | $69.6232 | $69.62 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.53 | $635.3895 | $635.40 | $635.40 | $635.30 | |