| 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 | $246.48 | 6.169% | $261.6854 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.51 | 12.239% | $99.3427 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.47 | 12.114% | $50.9782 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.67 | 3.435% | $75.1662 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.26 | 7.500% | $29.3045 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.75 | 10.773% | $159.2362 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.96 | 11.162% | $134.4616 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.10 | $810.1748 | $810.18 | $810.20 | $810.20 | |