| 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 | $231.76 | 12.801% | $261.4276 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.94 | 5.399% | $27.3405 | $27.34 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.25 | 8.660% | $26.3501 | $26.35 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.87 | 3.352% | $41.2064 | $41.21 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.73 | 3.118% | $90.4654 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.73 | 5.860% | $80.1678 | $80.17 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.68 | 4.600% | $164.9333 | $164.93 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.96 | $691.8911 | $691.90 | $691.90 | $691.90 | |