| 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 | $247.45 | 5.699% | $261.5522 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.53 | 6.554% | $97.5289 | $97.53 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.73 | 9.809% | $31.5481 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.76 | 10.874% | $30.7786 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.40 | 7.480% | $6.8787 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.86 | 5.749% | $196.5451 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.89 | 4.552% | $161.9406 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.62 | $786.7722 | $786.78 | $786.85 | $786.70 | |