| 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 | $249.31 | 4.748% | $261.1472 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.28 | 6.174% | $170.1757 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.94 | 7.852% | $227.503 | $227.50 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.76 | 11.525% | $159.2131 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.72 | 10.492% | $42.7825 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.77 | 13.252% | $107.3289 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.78 | 7.410% | $132.9521 | $132.95 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.56 | $1,101.1025 | $1,101.10 | $1,101.15 | $1,101.10 | |