| 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 | $232.40 | 12.448% | $261.3292 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.44 | 6.673% | $96.4751 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.25 | 3.792% | $71.876 | $71.88 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.39 | 11.375% | $88.4206 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.69 | 10.772% | $179.1072 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.90 | 11.394% | $257.2087 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.31 | 4.680% | $247.3693 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.38 | $1,201.7861 | $1,201.80 | $1,201.80 | $1,201.80 | |