| 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 | $236.85 | 10.339% | $261.3379 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.96 | 7.641% | $60.2359 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.97 | 3.276% | $150.752 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.88 | 4.298% | $9.2617 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.99 | 10.831% | $148.5025 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.30 | 8.419% | $184.6376 | $184.64 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.94 | 7.119% | $182.038 | $182.04 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.89 | $996.7656 | $996.77 | $996.80 | $996.70 | |