| 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 | $247.49 | 5.470% | $261.0277 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.67 | 6.380% | $121.9859 | $121.99 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.63 | 11.745% | $82.2778 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.45 | 3.103% | $64.3878 | $64.39 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.82 | 6.317% | $99.7466 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.74 | 7.288% | $248.6292 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.77 | 5.133% | $180.587 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.57 | $1,058.6420 | $1,058.66 | $1,058.75 | $1,058.60 | |