| 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 | $247.67 | 5.444% | $261.1532 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.85 | 13.318% | $155.0757 | $155.08 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.54 | 6.378% | $105.8887 | $105.89 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.25 | 4.730% | $106.0391 | $106.04 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.83 | 13.845% | $164.8817 | $164.88 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.90 | 8.618% | $48.7695 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.96 | 7.594% | $193.6262 | $193.63 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.00 | $1,035.4341 | $1,035.44 | $1,035.50 | $1,035.50 | |