| 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 | $242.83 | 7.549% | $261.1612 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.87 | 6.349% | $199.7979 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.31 | 4.716% | $171.0117 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.99 | 9.824% | $232.8159 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.95 | 6.779% | $81.0987 | $81.10 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.46 | 9.394% | $159.1245 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.95 | 10.637% | $82.9224 | $82.92 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.36 | $1,187.9323 | $1,187.93 | $1,187.85 | $1,187.90 | |