| 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 | $234.87 | 11.495% | $261.8683 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.44 | 3.342% | $159.6014 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.39 | 9.617% | $196.6419 | $196.64 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.46 | 12.256% | $153.1845 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.39 | 12.519% | $36.4449 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.80 | 11.639% | $24.3373 | $24.34 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.73 | 5.614% | $9.2201 | $9.22 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.08 | $841.2984 | $841.29 | $841.30 | $841.20 | |