| 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 | $243.64 | 7.354% | $261.5573 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.68 | 12.118% | $143.1523 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.25 | 7.205% | $78.5277 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.30 | 9.569% | $258.9115 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.86 | 12.424% | $147.118 | $147.12 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.96 | 6.667% | $217.558 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.55 | 13.346% | $276.0542 | $276.05 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.24 | $1,382.8790 | $1,382.88 | $1,382.85 | $1,383.00 | |