| 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 | $243.59 | 7.344% | $261.4792 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.62 | 8.349% | $123.1061 | $123.11 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.39 | 7.228% | $10.0687 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.94 | 3.397% | $25.7872 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.80 | 11.452% | $8.6933 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.28 | 12.479% | $179.1566 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.89 | 7.376% | $9.5457 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.51 | $617.8368 | $617.85 | $617.85 | $617.90 | |