| 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 | $240.69 | 8.535% | $261.2329 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.49 | 8.689% | $88.5707 | $88.57 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.79 | 8.866% | $269.7591 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.52 | 6.560% | $139.0821 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.29 | 8.493% | $194.5171 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.30 | 10.146% | $188.6801 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.58 | 7.497% | $237.1169 | $237.12 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,271.66 | $1,378.9589 | $1,378.96 | $1,378.95 | $1,379.00 | |