| 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 | $247.32 | 5.476% | $260.8632 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.65 | 13.372% | $78.9636 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.86 | 9.520% | $267.0755 | $267.08 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.98 | 9.411% | $17.4839 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.37 | 11.288% | $131.7316 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.74 | 5.436% | $94.6183 | $94.62 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.36 | 11.302% | $270.8645 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.28 | $1,121.6006 | $1,121.59 | $1,121.60 | $1,121.70 | |