| 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 | $248.25 | 5.352% | $261.5363 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.42 | 13.307% | $156.8395 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.31 | 3.443% | $96.5227 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.51 | 7.856% | $151.5485 | $151.55 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.59 | 10.826% | $60.4999 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.82 | 8.449% | $69.2122 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.59 | 6.803% | $175.7871 | $175.79 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.49 | $971.9462 | $971.95 | $971.95 | $971.80 | |