| 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 | $246.94 | 5.785% | $261.2255 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.87 | 5.449% | $120.0748 | $120.07 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.63 | 10.606% | $98.0301 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.55 | 8.791% | $194.2463 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.88 | 13.131% | $161.6416 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.25 | 10.381% | $47.7398 | $47.74 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.98 | 9.223% | $168.1816 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.10 | $1,051.1397 | $1,051.14 | $1,051.20 | $1,051.00 | |