| 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 | $241.58 | 8.185% | $261.3533 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.84 | 4.838% | $166.5247 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.29 | 7.698% | $67.0851 | $67.09 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.62 | 13.206% | $43.7202 | $43.72 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.44 | 4.765% | $30.8428 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.40 | 6.443% | $149.446 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.40 | 6.296% | $110.973 | $110.97 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.57 | $829.9451 | $829.94 | $829.90 | $829.90 | |