| 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 | $242.42 | 7.806% | $261.3433 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.73 | 9.186% | $270.4865 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.44 | 12.733% | $218.0707 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.79 | 11.352% | $278.1462 | $278.15 | $278.15 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.36 | 6.656% | $62.2444 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.54 | 8.713% | $127.7813 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.83 | 8.852% | $155.4733 | $155.47 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,252.11 | $1,373.5457 | $1,373.54 | $1,373.55 | $1,373.50 | |