| 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 | $242.57 | 7.707% | $261.2649 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.60 | 7.452% | $179.015 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.44 | 13.334% | $254.3668 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.84 | 5.742% | $37.8979 | $37.90 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.67 | 13.154% | $103.7283 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.38 | 12.767% | $178.6004 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.57 | 8.413% | $155.6485 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.07 | $1,170.5218 | $1,170.53 | $1,170.50 | $1,170.50 | |