| 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 | $242.65 | 7.747% | $261.4481 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.85 | 5.810% | $95.0703 | $95.07 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.42 | 4.690% | $130.2553 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.51 | 3.859% | $37.9189 | $37.92 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.92 | 12.451% | $162.964 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.85 | 8.295% | $194.7686 | $194.77 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.54 | 6.171% | $239.4581 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.74 | $1,121.8833 | $1,121.89 | $1,121.80 | $1,122.00 | |