| 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 | $242.85 | 7.505% | $261.0759 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.50 | 10.287% | $168.1877 | $168.19 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.76 | 5.704% | $142.4467 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.90 | 9.520% | $105.0297 | $105.03 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.28 | 9.294% | $78.9977 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.93 | 10.763% | $210.3722 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.31 | 11.228% | $246.1587 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.53 | $1,212.2686 | $1,212.28 | $1,212.30 | $1,212.30 | |