| 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 | $242.97 | 7.700% | $261.6787 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.59 | 8.174% | $195.3514 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.51 | 9.872% | $19.2386 | $19.24 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.53 | 8.290% | $35.2267 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.73 | 12.795% | $80.9079 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.31 | 5.763% | $224.5454 | $224.55 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.44 | 11.626% | $279.5562 | $279.56 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.08 | $1,096.5049 | $1,096.52 | $1,096.55 | $1,096.50 | |