| 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 | $247.56 | 5.321% | $260.7327 | $260.73 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.71 | 6.672% | $16.7582 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.39 | 3.619% | $253.2345 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.50 | 7.628% | $48.9707 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.71 | 10.728% | $135.8743 | $135.87 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.78 | 12.807% | $235.5185 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.69 | 7.698% | $100.9023 | $100.90 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.34 | $1,051.9912 | $1,051.98 | $1,051.95 | $1,052.00 | |