| 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 | $238.99 | 9.352% | $261.3403 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.74 | 8.681% | $46.4503 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.59 | 3.456% | $258.2158 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.77 | 3.201% | $72.0033 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.90 | 13.438% | $107.6527 | $107.65 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.82 | 9.144% | $249.7433 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.97 | 13.172% | $185.5681 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.78 | $1,180.9738 | $1,180.97 | $1,180.95 | $1,181.00 | |