| 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 | $229.75 | 13.760% | $261.3636 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.67 | 6.297% | $77.246 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.55 | 4.367% | $244.7928 | $244.79 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.29 | 10.348% | $79.7706 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.68 | 6.390% | $145.4139 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.55 | 6.735% | $187.3733 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.48 | 11.334% | $12.7811 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.97 | $1,008.7413 | $1,008.73 | $1,008.70 | $1,008.80 | |