| 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 | $247.42 | 5.526% | $261.0924 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.38 | 13.492% | $193.3677 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.92 | 5.558% | $150.8635 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.77 | 4.693% | $142.1417 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.34 | 8.366% | $271.2834 | $271.28 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.39 | 7.129% | $75.4081 | $75.41 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.55 | 7.871% | $200.1546 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.77 | $1,294.3114 | $1,294.30 | $1,294.30 | $1,294.40 | |