| 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 | $241.65 | 8.167% | $261.3856 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.38 | 13.165% | $76.2506 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.33 | 4.583% | $84.0115 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.49 | 12.478% | $107.4052 | $107.41 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.41 | 7.429% | $118.6124 | $118.61 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.38 | 7.123% | $92.5328 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.79 | 9.501% | $122.4112 | $122.41 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.43 | $862.6093 | $862.61 | $862.60 | $862.60 | |