| 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 | $237.89 | 9.728% | $261.0319 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.91 | 6.782% | $21.2603 | $21.26 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.54 | 6.765% | $217.3095 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.25 | 5.762% | $138.8126 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.40 | 4.394% | $57.8343 | $57.83 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.29 | 3.368% | $169.8233 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.93 | 10.451% | $274.9457 | $274.95 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.21 | $1,141.0176 | $1,141.01 | $1,141.00 | $1,140.90 | |