| 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 | $247.90 | 5.303% | $261.0461 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.63 | 12.373% | $143.4217 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.56 | 12.857% | $218.446 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.39 | 13.800% | $52.7918 | $52.79 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.81 | 10.543% | $161.1827 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.57 | 10.338% | $69.0385 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.57 | 9.380% | $199.6951 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.43 | $1,105.6219 | $1,105.63 | $1,105.65 | $1,105.50 | |