| 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 | $230.86 | 13.298% | $261.5598 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.35 | 11.699% | $8.2099 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.54 | 5.510% | $262.2346 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.31 | 6.756% | $41.9658 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.82 | 10.222% | $133.1702 | $133.17 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.53 | 4.510% | $37.1324 | $37.13 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.70 | 11.714% | $258.8413 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.11 | $1,003.1140 | $1,003.11 | $1,003.10 | $1,003.10 | |