| 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 | $245.86 | 6.378% | $261.541 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.39 | 9.844% | $8.1175 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.55 | 3.275% | $88.3518 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.67 | 3.103% | $187.3072 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.34 | 7.650% | $226.431 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.82 | 8.737% | $117.2402 | $117.24 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.41 | 13.784% | $121.0776 | $121.08 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.04 | $1,010.0663 | $1,010.07 | $1,010.10 | $1,010.00 | |