| 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 | $240.47 | 8.666% | $261.3091 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.77 | 7.717% | $83.7715 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.77 | 7.792% | $191.6218 | $191.62 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.81 | 3.260% | $201.1608 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.25 | 3.653% | $81.1085 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.42 | 3.481% | $253.9631 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.47 | 10.635% | $166.4725 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.96 | $1,239.4073 | $1,239.40 | $1,239.30 | $1,239.50 | |