| 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 | $245.57 | 6.337% | $261.1318 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.82 | 8.452% | $75.7212 | $75.72 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.47 | 6.642% | $206.3203 | $206.32 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.66 | 6.781% | $209.9955 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.47 | 13.541% | $216.2615 | $216.26 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.82 | 12.797% | $175.7603 | $175.76 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.31 | 10.734% | $105.5406 | $105.54 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.12 | $1,250.7312 | $1,250.73 | $1,250.70 | $1,250.70 | |