| 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 | $248.39 | 5.196% | $261.2963 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.62 | 8.627% | $167.9591 | $167.96 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.89 | 4.719% | $255.3992 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.61 | 8.249% | $87.2595 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.37 | 12.431% | $196.0459 | $196.05 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.76 | 8.676% | $218.1779 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.90 | 13.827% | $95.5009 | $95.50 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.54 | $1,281.6388 | $1,281.65 | $1,281.65 | $1,281.70 | |