| 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 | $244.78 | 6.696% | $261.1705 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.54 | 4.324% | $65.2442 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.44 | 5.384% | $236.5238 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.98 | 9.233% | $58.964 | $58.96 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.72 | 9.864% | $85.3863 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.47 | 7.516% | $237.0405 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.25 | 12.235% | $185.4683 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.18 | $1,129.7976 | $1,129.79 | $1,129.75 | $1,129.80 | |