| 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 | $238.94 | 9.297% | $261.1543 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.75 | 4.716% | $230.1134 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.53 | 4.334% | $187.3108 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.52 | 9.272% | $239.8739 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.62 | 6.440% | $210.3467 | $210.35 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.86 | 7.785% | $81.7657 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.86 | 6.351% | $32.8199 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.08 | $1,243.3847 | $1,243.38 | $1,243.30 | $1,243.40 | |