| 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 | $237.79 | 10.108% | $261.8258 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.28 | 3.498% | $178.3064 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.87 | 3.234% | $41.1594 | $41.16 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.55 | 5.834% | $170.9748 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.55 | 4.183% | $120.3835 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.33 | 12.300% | $217.1096 | $217.11 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.79 | 12.333% | $79.5205 | $79.52 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.16 | $1,069.2800 | $1,069.28 | $1,069.25 | $1,069.30 | |