| 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 | $244.98 | 6.813% | $261.6705 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.44 | 8.518% | $80.7808 | $80.78 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.69 | 13.298% | $196.7873 | $196.79 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.41 | 9.657% | $155.066 | $155.07 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.39 | 4.243% | $185.9591 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.99 | 4.586% | $222.7577 | $222.76 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.34 | 9.201% | $254.8096 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.24 | $1,357.8310 | $1,357.84 | $1,357.80 | $1,358.00 | |