| 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 | $243.39 | 7.429% | $261.4714 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.54 | 5.432% | $177.6951 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.97 | 9.743% | $138.2433 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.36 | 7.604% | $61.7217 | $61.72 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.28 | 7.526% | $20.731 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.97 | 3.245% | $109.4087 | $109.41 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.28 | 11.666% | $68.4289 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.79 | $837.7001 | $837.70 | $837.70 | $837.60 | |