| 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 | $248.73 | 5.149% | $261.5371 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.70 | 12.394% | $83.9583 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.66 | 9.605% | $17.1641 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.77 | 3.591% | $117.8555 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.96 | 11.205% | $21.0845 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.38 | 9.153% | $201.2563 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.44 | 8.192% | $249.3176 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.64 | $952.1734 | $952.18 | $952.15 | $952.30 | |