| 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 | $243.53 | 7.514% | $261.8288 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.56 | 8.515% | $197.0198 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.83 | 5.176% | $193.345 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.30 | 4.717% | $39.0594 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.30 | 13.149% | $11.6543 | $11.65 | $11.65 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.78 | 6.489% | $147.7854 | $147.79 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.62 | 4.731% | $210.1113 | $210.11 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.92 | $1,060.8040 | $1,060.81 | $1,060.80 | $1,060.80 | |