| 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 | $247.48 | 5.166% | $260.2648 | $260.26 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.57 | 3.455% | $81.2846 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.83 | 11.646% | $251.0137 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.63 | 7.200% | $196.8514 | $196.85 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.71 | 3.295% | $105.0613 | $105.06 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.75 | 12.164% | $158.9925 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.93 | 10.732% | $64.147 | $64.15 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.90 | $1,117.6153 | $1,117.60 | $1,117.60 | $1,117.70 | |