| 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 | $242.96 | 7.583% | $261.3837 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.70 | 6.637% | $125.5117 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.30 | 6.189% | $169.1591 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.36 | 12.444% | $121.8443 | $121.84 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.84 | 12.105% | $196.0044 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.35 | 12.710% | $100.7064 | $100.71 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.45 | 13.509% | $184.3954 | $184.40 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.96 | $1,159.0050 | $1,159.00 | $1,159.00 | $1,159.00 | |