| 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 | $240.87 | 8.385% | $261.0669 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.65 | 8.288% | $237.8546 | $237.85 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.95 | 7.554% | $170.9571 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.45 | 9.453% | $33.3284 | $33.33 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.76 | 12.560% | $205.7147 | $205.71 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.52 | 5.189% | $124.67 | $124.67 | $124.65 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.53 | 7.251% | $53.1214 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.73 | $1,086.7131 | $1,086.71 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.80 | |