| 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 | $242.88 | 7.525% | $261.1567 | $261.16 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.70 | 10.714% | $219.9887 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.57 | 9.643% | $21.4571 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.82 | 9.141% | $116.5844 | $116.58 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.60 | 13.658% | $74.5596 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.86 | 6.623% | $47.8311 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.45 | 10.798% | $157.8318 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.88 | $899.4094 | $899.41 | $899.45 | $899.50 | |