| 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 | $246.33 | 6.259% | $261.7478 | $261.75 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.71 | 3.836% | $50.5785 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.85 | 6.583% | $144.793 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.29 | 11.668% | $130.9754 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.42 | 12.729% | $42.1832 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.38 | 7.458% | $219.6227 | $219.62 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.85 | 7.531% | $55.7548 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.83 | $905.6554 | $905.65 | $905.70 | $905.70 | |