| 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 | $242.66 | 7.571% | $261.0318 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.47 | 11.477% | $78.5578 | $78.56 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.27 | 13.732% | $232.3204 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.53 | 7.736% | $10.2672 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.75 | 5.588% | $257.3708 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.31 | 5.701% | $196.9315 | $196.93 | $196.95 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.32 | 3.245% | $123.1919 | $123.19 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.31 | $1,159.6714 | $1,159.67 | $1,159.65 | $1,159.70 | |