| 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 | $244.71 | 6.810% | $261.3748 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.46 | 3.111% | $80.9009 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.66 | 12.733% | $181.1168 | $181.12 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.99 | 11.483% | $52.3859 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.26 | 6.643% | $150.6439 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.81 | 9.796% | $198.5221 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.49 | 7.465% | $189.665 | $189.67 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.38 | $1,114.6094 | $1,114.61 | $1,114.55 | $1,114.60 | |