| 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 | $242.57 | 7.824% | $261.5487 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.49 | 6.709% | $225.6789 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.34 | 4.168% | $195.1483 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.82 | 12.761% | $177.9594 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.61 | 4.136% | $58.9514 | $58.95 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.76 | 5.711% | $46.2591 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.74 | 8.233% | $75.4817 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.33 | $1,041.0275 | $1,041.03 | $1,041.05 | $1,041.10 | |