| 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 | $241.50 | 8.309% | $261.5662 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.80 | 13.449% | $214.1917 | $214.19 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.97 | 10.597% | $213.419 | $213.42 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.67 | 9.420% | $261.1527 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.41 | 11.717% | $68.6054 | $68.61 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.44 | 12.538% | $200.8128 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.79 | 4.860% | $79.4734 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.58 | $1,299.2212 | $1,299.22 | $1,299.15 | $1,299.30 | |