| 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 | $243.81 | 7.125% | $261.1815 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.77 | 5.444% | $226.4621 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.98 | 13.623% | $270.4 | $270.40 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.34 | 9.557% | $223.8688 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.53 | 13.505% | $76.6499 | $76.65 | $76.65 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.34 | 13.476% | $257.9763 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.92 | 8.207% | $60.5094 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.69 | $1,377.0480 | $1,377.05 | $1,377.05 | $1,377.10 | |