| 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 | $241.75 | 8.165% | $261.4889 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.52 | 13.606% | $141.4622 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.93 | 9.684% | $49.281 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.99 | 6.697% | $115.2221 | $115.22 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.33 | 5.722% | $161.0463 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.70 | 13.548% | $99.5816 | $99.58 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.67 | 7.801% | $79.417 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.89 | $907.4991 | $907.50 | $907.50 | $907.50 | |