| 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 | $247.43 | 5.725% | $261.5954 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.53 | 9.696% | $79.5625 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.67 | 9.515% | $251.5231 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.41 | 6.351% | $157.8355 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.97 | 7.717% | $109.839 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.75 | 11.775% | $264.6273 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.35 | 11.829% | $37.295 | $37.30 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.11 | $1,162.2778 | $1,162.29 | $1,162.30 | $1,162.20 | |