| 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 | $242.96 | 7.647% | $261.5392 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.37 | 13.357% | $88.8379 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.90 | 5.504% | $164.4807 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.67 | 9.241% | $246.5242 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.88 | 8.781% | $158.6897 | $158.69 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.47 | 8.171% | $102.1891 | $102.19 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.44 | 4.183% | $139.0218 | $139.02 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.69 | $1,161.2826 | $1,161.28 | $1,161.30 | $1,161.20 | |