| 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 | $239.95 | 8.788% | $261.0368 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.44 | 11.563% | $184.5698 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.26 | 11.502% | $141.8974 | $141.90 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.61 | 4.262% | $94.4718 | $94.47 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.61 | 8.236% | $182.4967 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.94 | 3.125% | $36.0319 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.57 | 6.322% | $115.4338 | $115.43 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.38 | $1,015.9382 | $1,015.94 | $1,015.95 | $1,015.90 | |