| 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 | $245.71 | 6.245% | $261.0546 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.74 | 11.298% | $60.9245 | $60.92 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.88 | 5.753% | $210.3216 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.75 | 13.650% | $36.0839 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.32 | 5.337% | $187.8369 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.56 | 5.684% | $80.9117 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.49 | 13.200% | $114.8867 | $114.89 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.45 | $952.0199 | $952.01 | $952.00 | $952.00 | |