| 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 | $225.83 | 5.316% | $237.8351 | $237.84 | $237.85 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.97 | 3.858% | $51.8978 | $51.90 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.38 | 4.412% | $217.5737 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.84 | 7.140% | $163.7528 | $163.75 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.86 | 13.236% | $84.7685 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.31 | 12.578% | $232.2597 | $232.26 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.86 | 10.248% | $273.2607 | $273.26 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.05 | $1,261.3483 | $1,261.35 | $1,261.30 | $1,261.50 | |