| 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 | $242.26 | 7.740% | $261.0109 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.81 | 11.131% | $153.1496 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.65 | 3.399% | $60.6435 | $60.64 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.36 | 9.720% | $103.5318 | $103.53 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.99 | 10.459% | $180.0371 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.80 | 4.551% | $39.5203 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.25 | 3.431% | $178.1599 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.12 | $976.0531 | $976.05 | $976.05 | $975.90 | |