| 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 | $71.55 | 13.557% | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.59 | 8.533% | $225.3037 | $225.30 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.43 | 11.398% | $238.8707 | $238.87 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.76 | 8.344% | $148.1713 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.70 | 8.454% | $11.6046 | $11.60 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.56 | 10.182% | $189.0282 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.54 | 3.861% | $166.7384 | $166.74 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.13 | $1,060.9669 | $1,060.96 | $1,060.95 | $1,061.00 | |