| 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 | $241.70 | 8.181% | $261.4735 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.44 | 12.657% | $266.3662 | $266.37 | $266.35 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.84 | 3.448% | $107.4204 | $107.42 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.77 | 8.867% | $140.188 | $140.19 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.49 | 11.521% | $89.7633 | $89.76 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.87 | 8.119% | $216.0974 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.94 | 7.612% | $144.1355 | $144.14 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.05 | $1,225.4443 | $1,225.45 | $1,225.40 | $1,225.50 | |