| 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 | $248.87 | 5.140% | $261.6619 | $261.66 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.73 | 5.735% | $204.8404 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.75 | 11.476% | $147.9844 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.51 | 11.416% | $84.1302 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.25 | 7.648% | $199.4179 | $199.42 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.48 | 6.857% | $147.9756 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.87 | 8.144% | $123.1436 | $123.14 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.46 | $1,169.1540 | $1,169.15 | $1,169.20 | $1,169.10 | |