| 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 | $249.51 | 4.800% | $261.4865 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.85 | 6.486% | $75.4453 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.39 | 7.187% | $13.2805 | $13.28 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.87 | 6.486% | $250.1037 | $250.10 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.33 | 11.398% | $62.7505 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.84 | 9.560% | $261.6731 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.52 | 8.733% | $22.312 | $22.31 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.31 | $947.0516 | $947.05 | $947.05 | $947.10 | |