| 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 | $243.52 | 7.282% | $261.2531 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.34 | 10.725% | $78.9912 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.55 | 12.761% | $228.3974 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.58 | 12.544% | $153.7126 | $153.71 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.88 | 13.791% | $128.4473 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.40 | 6.183% | $185.1832 | $185.18 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.29 | 8.821% | $134.1654 | $134.17 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.56 | $1,170.1502 | $1,170.15 | $1,170.15 | $1,170.20 | |