| 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 | $242.82 | 7.535% | $261.1165 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.76 | 5.725% | $95.956 | $95.96 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.93 | 12.264% | $161.5816 | $161.58 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.68 | 7.463% | $78.1041 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.43 | 4.669% | $242.2355 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.40 | 6.546% | $254.0057 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.99 | 9.172% | $237.984 | $237.98 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,238.01 | $1,330.9834 | $1,330.99 | $1,331.00 | $1,331.00 | |