| 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 | $247.37 | 6.338% | $263.0483 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.50 | 6.481% | $127.2448 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.78 | 13.633% | $58.8392 | $58.84 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.28 | 12.368% | $71.1065 | $71.11 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.43 | 9.492% | $235.8786 | $235.88 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.99 | 7.373% | $245.8734 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.84 | 3.308% | $79.3819 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.19 | $1,081.3727 | $1,081.37 | $1,081.40 | $1,081.30 | |