| 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 | $247.66 | 5.573% | $261.4621 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.80 | 13.739% | $190.854 | $190.85 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.75 | 11.269% | $279.007 | $279.01 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.55 | 12.835% | $115.7123 | $115.71 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.48 | 5.587% | $170.5019 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.67 | 11.174% | $44.1027 | $44.10 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.55 | 3.544% | $195.2322 | $195.23 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.46 | $1,256.8722 | $1,256.86 | $1,256.85 | $1,256.90 | |