| 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 | $245.48 | 6.379% | $261.1392 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.35 | 6.515% | $234.7058 | $234.71 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.75 | 5.188% | $153.3115 | $153.31 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.85 | 10.108% | $57.091 | $57.09 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.94 | 13.851% | $172.9852 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.57 | 7.702% | $29.6934 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.61 | 5.693% | $32.3526 | $32.35 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.55 | $941.2787 | $941.28 | $941.30 | $941.30 | |