| 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 | $241.28 | 8.286% | $261.2725 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.25 | 5.491% | $191.2024 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.68 | 6.121% | $51.6597 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.58 | 5.579% | $84.0198 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.50 | 6.802% | $163.9411 | $163.94 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.62 | 5.414% | $171.4242 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.53 | 3.428% | $155.6902 | $155.69 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.44 | $1,079.2099 | $1,079.20 | $1,079.15 | $1,079.20 | |