| 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 | $234.25 | 11.574% | $261.3621 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.90 | 5.139% | $181.7853 | $181.79 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.53 | 7.301% | $208.7326 | $208.73 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.45 | 11.423% | $156.4936 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.32 | 13.114% | $41.083 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.85 | 13.265% | $110.8298 | $110.83 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.62 | 12.168% | $136.4187 | $136.42 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.92 | $1,096.7051 | $1,096.70 | $1,096.75 | $1,096.70 | |