| 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 | $242.79 | 7.839% | $261.8223 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.38 | 12.194% | $221.4485 | $221.45 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.63 | 11.163% | $195.2356 | $195.24 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.43 | 13.521% | $7.2994 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.97 | 13.530% | $182.7492 | $182.75 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.92 | 10.768% | $36.4648 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.90 | 3.629% | $232.0253 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.02 | $1,137.0451 | $1,137.05 | $1,137.05 | $1,136.90 | |