| 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 | $243.95 | 7.175% | $261.4534 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.75 | 3.645% | $81.6204 | $81.62 | $81.60 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.96 | 4.420% | $198.3562 | $198.36 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.72 | 4.817% | $155.8838 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.27 | 4.628% | $7.6065 | $7.61 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.87 | 7.455% | $81.5261 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.80 | 3.125% | $75.075 | $75.08 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.32 | $861.5214 | $861.53 | $861.55 | $861.60 | |