| 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 | $246.97 | 5.839% | $261.3906 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.50 | 4.107% | $165.0096 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.33 | 7.644% | $141.3689 | $141.37 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.44 | 3.500% | $213.6654 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.86 | 3.283% | $21.5448 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.85 | 6.866% | $108.843 | $108.84 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.88 | 8.636% | $193.2417 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.83 | $1,105.0640 | $1,105.06 | $1,105.05 | $1,105.00 | |