| 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 | $240.80 | 8.646% | $261.6196 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.55 | 7.375% | $132.6618 | $132.66 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.39 | 6.186% | $241.4563 | $241.46 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.72 | 8.359% | $82.0494 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.39 | 13.775% | $242.7845 | $242.78 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.66 | 9.426% | $162.6727 | $162.67 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.81 | 3.538% | $173.7471 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.32 | $1,296.9914 | $1,296.99 | $1,296.95 | $1,297.00 | |