| 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 | $238.65 | 9.593% | $261.5437 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.30 | 8.872% | $36.2544 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.49 | 5.155% | $171.9179 | $171.92 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.97 | 5.868% | $31.7286 | $31.73 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.83 | 11.373% | $150.1642 | $150.16 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.74 | 9.608% | $49.0386 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.76 | 11.845% | $161.9068 | $161.91 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.74 | $862.5542 | $862.55 | $862.55 | $862.50 | |