| 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 | $236.88 | 10.280% | $261.2313 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.93 | 5.247% | $166.2166 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.58 | 6.588% | $248.9683 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.90 | 11.522% | $91.3365 | $91.34 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.75 | 4.836% | $123.4444 | $123.44 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.57 | 9.544% | $143.0316 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.53 | 11.284% | $258.7687 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.14 | $1,292.9974 | $1,293.00 | $1,293.00 | $1,292.90 | |