| 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 | $242.84 | 7.583% | $261.2546 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.60 | 10.727% | $112.4986 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.50 | 7.685% | $220.2158 | $220.22 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.44 | 7.150% | $77.6195 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.48 | 8.501% | $76.4715 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.53 | 10.781% | $113.5838 | $113.58 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.55 | 13.361% | $221.6774 | $221.68 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.94 | $1,083.3212 | $1,083.32 | $1,083.30 | $1,083.40 | |