| 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 | $243.53 | 7.461% | $261.6998 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.62 | 4.762% | $161.983 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.59 | 12.333% | $233.1921 | $233.19 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.78 | 4.566% | $62.5096 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.91 | 4.282% | $44.7474 | $44.75 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.43 | 8.559% | $89.4852 | $89.49 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.39 | 8.620% | $173.1294 | $173.13 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.25 | $1,026.7465 | $1,026.75 | $1,026.80 | $1,026.70 | |