| 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 | $241.73 | 10.355% | $266.7611 | $266.76 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.69 | 8.308% | $172.957 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.27 | 10.557% | $58.8937 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.88 | 5.545% | $48.424 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.54 | 9.305% | $29.0095 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.84 | 7.268% | $215.4371 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.77 | 3.341% | $247.7807 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.72 | $1,039.2631 | $1,039.26 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.30 | |