| 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 | $243.85 | 7.336% | $261.7388 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.49 | 4.221% | $104.7317 | $104.73 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.99 | 13.872% | $84.2539 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.45 | 5.737% | $96.6965 | $96.70 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.63 | 8.583% | $197.2193 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.37 | 10.564% | $209.375 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.99 | 4.826% | $142.5529 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.77 | $1,096.5681 | $1,096.57 | $1,096.60 | $1,096.60 | |