| 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 | $231.77 | 12.716% | $261.2419 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.65 | 3.872% | $51.5724 | $51.57 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.77 | 13.614% | $12.2362 | $12.24 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.54 | 7.127% | $180.5518 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.83 | 3.428% | $133.2463 | $133.25 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.91 | 8.550% | $177.9243 | $177.92 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.55 | 8.227% | $162.9357 | $162.94 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.02 | $979.7086 | $979.71 | $979.70 | $979.60 | |