| 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 | $246.25 | 6.304% | $261.7736 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.59 | 11.728% | $147.0229 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.97 | 12.279% | $74.0705 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.90 | 13.831% | $101.1958 | $101.20 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.92 | 10.158% | $72.6162 | $72.62 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.60 | 4.625% | $178.4903 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.55 | 13.765% | $40.4435 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.78 | $875.6128 | $875.61 | $875.55 | $875.60 | |