| 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 | $243.30 | 7.383% | $261.2628 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.43 | 5.394% | $219.6727 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.54 | 8.517% | $134.0619 | $134.06 | $134.05 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.84 | 13.339% | $130.1585 | $130.16 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.49 | 3.515% | $180.6233 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.78 | 3.210% | $84.4051 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.82 | 5.197% | $146.0345 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.20 | $1,156.2188 | $1,156.21 | $1,156.15 | $1,156.30 | |