| 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 | 5.168% | $261.7316 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.85 | 9.454% | $16.2539 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.60 | 12.122% | $178.9467 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.48 | 7.400% | $23.0695 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.26 | 11.757% | $190.2775 | $190.28 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.43 | 12.514% | $189.5073 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.94 | 11.295% | $130.1484 | $130.15 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.43 | $989.9349 | $989.94 | $989.95 | $989.90 | |