| 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 | $243.72 | 7.220% | $261.3166 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.49 | 12.397% | $79.2286 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.44 | 3.452% | $174.2545 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.83 | 6.771% | $99.1155 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.92 | 3.298% | $18.511 | $18.51 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.58 | 8.195% | $237.5746 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.30 | 7.683% | $40.1658 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.28 | $910.1666 | $910.17 | $910.10 | $910.20 | |