| 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 | $241.27 | 8.297% | $261.2882 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.55 | 3.635% | $176.7495 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.33 | 5.734% | $107.1403 | $107.14 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.77 | 4.448% | $180.4548 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.94 | 8.701% | $226.0329 | $226.03 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.62 | 5.433% | $15.4143 | $15.41 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.79 | 9.142% | $31.422 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.27 | $998.5020 | $998.49 | $998.50 | $998.40 | |