| 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 | $241.70 | 8.272% | $261.6934 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.86 | 12.531% | $145.0074 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.35 | 9.740% | $158.4097 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.70 | 4.504% | $14.317 | $14.32 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.92 | 12.320% | $50.4541 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.33 | 12.625% | $141.1529 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.54 | 7.824% | $95.4674 | $95.47 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.40 | $866.5019 | $866.50 | $866.45 | $866.60 | |