| 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 | $247.96 | 5.635% | $261.9325 | $261.93 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.35 | 7.428% | $141.1067 | $141.11 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.26 | 6.253% | $201.0944 | $201.09 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.76 | 3.677% | $88.9134 | $88.91 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.88 | 4.854% | $251.5238 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.74 | 12.865% | $43.7239 | $43.72 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.28 | 9.733% | $17.8645 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.23 | $1,006.1592 | $1,006.14 | $1,006.10 | $1,006.10 | |