| 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 | $241.65 | 8.188% | $261.4363 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.78 | 7.111% | $179.7108 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.72 | 6.254% | $263.2124 | $263.21 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.31 | 5.748% | $168.4671 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.77 | 13.726% | $20.2091 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.70 | 6.252% | $212.1852 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.34 | 6.255% | $82.1776 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.27 | $1,187.3985 | $1,187.41 | $1,187.40 | $1,187.40 | |