| 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 | $241.50 | 7.353% | $259.2575 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.67 | 5.664% | $166.6004 | $166.60 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.65 | 6.834% | $147.057 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.70 | 12.694% | $61.6436 | $61.64 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.61 | 12.494% | $51.3085 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.52 | 11.474% | $188.9707 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.57 | 4.351% | $222.8624 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.22 | $1,097.7001 | $1,097.70 | $1,097.65 | $1,097.80 | |