| 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 | $240.29 | 8.805% | $261.4475 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.35 | 4.869% | $218.4946 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.60 | 12.683% | $162.9396 | $162.94 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.28 | 9.187% | $264.5383 | $264.54 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.79 | 6.462% | $88.1399 | $88.14 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.44 | 8.425% | $108.9021 | $108.90 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.57 | 11.678% | $213.9415 | $213.94 | $213.95 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,210.32 | $1,318.4035 | $1,318.40 | $1,318.45 | $1,318.20 | |