| 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 | $245.74 | 6.282% | $261.1774 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.55 | 11.455% | $201.232 | $201.23 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.25 | 13.342% | $215.6332 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.53 | 11.443% | $51.8544 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.91 | 6.208% | $48.7601 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.91 | 7.663% | $154.9378 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.31 | 4.285% | $47.2515 | $47.25 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.20 | $980.8464 | $980.84 | $980.90 | $980.90 | |