| 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 | $239.88 | 8.868% | $261.1526 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.51 | 8.314% | $192.2682 | $192.27 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.34 | 12.595% | $180.5348 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.43 | 7.200% | $31.549 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.41 | 9.430% | $19.0518 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.49 | 13.505% | $102.7107 | $102.71 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.69 | 7.702% | $45.978 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.75 | $833.2451 | $833.24 | $833.25 | $833.30 | |