| 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 | $248.46 | 5.276% | $261.5687 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.62 | 6.857% | $27.3768 | $27.38 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.34 | 8.628% | $65.5461 | $65.55 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.53 | 9.604% | $147.4503 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.79 | 12.392% | $77.3145 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.55 | 9.505% | $257.939 | $257.94 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.30 | 8.569% | $15.5254 | $15.53 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.59 | $852.7208 | $852.73 | $852.75 | $852.70 | |