| 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 | $248.70 | 5.176% | $261.5727 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.89 | 6.850% | $56.513 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.66 | 6.508% | $206.2634 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.43 | 13.599% | $245.8623 | $245.86 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.29 | 3.388% | $24.0791 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.54 | 9.707% | $17.0485 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.34 | 12.770% | $148.1121 | $148.11 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.85 | $959.4511 | $959.44 | $959.40 | $959.50 | |