| 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 | $238.48 | 9.780% | $261.8033 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.76 | 13.526% | $246.079 | $246.08 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.87 | 12.302% | $85.2035 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.95 | 12.118% | $7.7922 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.29 | 5.819% | $261.6798 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.58 | 7.485% | $200.5455 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.82 | 8.809% | $69.4419 | $69.44 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.75 | $1,132.5452 | $1,132.54 | $1,132.60 | $1,132.50 | |