| 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 | $246.96 | 5.827% | $261.3504 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.70 | 12.527% | $77.306 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.95 | 3.348% | $15.4505 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.50 | 8.859% | $197.5791 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.70 | 12.140% | $115.1678 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.60 | 7.260% | $21.023 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.67 | 8.484% | $198.1677 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.08 | $886.0445 | $886.05 | $886.00 | $886.20 | |