| 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 | $247.91 | 5.464% | $261.4558 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 9.516% | $16.7012 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.56 | 11.198% | $138.5082 | $138.51 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.46 | 6.311% | $176.9653 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.45 | 6.382% | $122.818 | $122.82 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.81 | 10.148% | $201.3616 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.26 | 10.146% | $130.2587 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.70 | $1,048.0688 | $1,048.08 | $1,048.00 | $1,048.20 | |