| 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 | $243.26 | 7.540% | $261.6018 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.45 | 8.406% | $248.7376 | $248.74 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.53 | 12.126% | $109.3565 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.41 | 9.583% | $80.4449 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.69 | 8.770% | $73.6264 | $73.63 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.31 | 5.487% | $237.6728 | $237.67 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.50 | 9.716% | $187.0658 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.15 | $1,198.5058 | $1,198.51 | $1,198.50 | $1,198.50 | |