| 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 | $230.57 | 13.277% | $261.1828 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.75 | 10.559% | $60.5311 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.49 | 5.447% | $86.9832 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.80 | 13.168% | $12.2221 | $12.22 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.48 | 8.439% | $270.5336 | $270.53 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.84 | 10.810% | $254.6857 | $254.69 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.33 | 10.520% | $189.3539 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.26 | $1,135.4924 | $1,135.48 | $1,135.55 | $1,135.50 | |