| 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 | $245.62 | 6.588% | $261.8014 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.61 | 12.440% | $275.0395 | $275.04 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.91 | 8.346% | $172.1726 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.73 | 4.853% | $204.1802 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.55 | 8.136% | $34.1169 | $34.12 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.92 | 7.189% | $204.6452 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.50 | 6.526% | $133.6901 | $133.69 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.84 | $1,285.6459 | $1,285.65 | $1,285.65 | $1,285.60 | |