| 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 | $235.29 | 11.287% | $261.8472 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.60 | 5.143% | $138.3682 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.33 | 3.139% | $17.874 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.80 | 5.538% | $193.9788 | $193.98 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.53 | 9.528% | $126.5377 | $126.54 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.29 | 9.342% | $10.1579 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.99 | 8.314% | $269.691 | $269.69 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.83 | $1,018.4548 | $1,018.46 | $1,018.45 | $1,018.50 | |