| 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 | $245.61 | 6.284% | $261.0441 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.61 | 8.138% | $221.2612 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.51 | 10.605% | $53.6545 | $53.65 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.46 | 9.199% | $97.6894 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.92 | 6.502% | $177.7731 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.78 | 4.704% | $237.4477 | $237.45 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.62 | 12.663% | $260.95 | $260.95 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.51 | $1,309.8200 | $1,309.81 | $1,309.80 | $1,309.90 | |