| 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 | $231.95 | 12.857% | $261.7718 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.82 | 7.219% | $165.9965 | $166.00 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.78 | 11.779% | $80.235 | $80.24 | $80.25 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.51 | 10.593% | $35.9538 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.77 | 13.557% | $123.5159 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.80 | 9.816% | $131.5596 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.86 | 10.518% | $81.6286 | $81.63 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.49 | $880.6612 | $880.67 | $880.65 | $880.70 | |