| 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 | $232.55 | 12.435% | $261.4676 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.87 | 9.156% | $40.2458 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.26 | 7.170% | $61.3655 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.96 | 6.744% | $91.7571 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.46 | 9.846% | $191.6373 | $191.64 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.78 | 7.179% | $208.7633 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.40 | 13.360% | $197.6998 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.28 | $1,052.9364 | $1,052.95 | $1,052.90 | $1,053.00 | |