| 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 | 5.578% | $261.2844 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.97 | 7.672% | $158.2455 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.67 | 6.727% | $137.3256 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.74 | 4.708% | $178.7784 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.41 | 13.232% | $77.462 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.76 | 4.374% | $226.2411 | $226.24 | $226.25 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.91 | 3.307% | $21.6015 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.94 | $1,060.9385 | $1,060.94 | $1,061.00 | $1,060.90 | |