| 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 | $241.89 | 8.242% | $261.8266 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.25 | 7.446% | $265.6602 | $265.66 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.46 | 8.499% | $216.4121 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.55 | 13.651% | $155.1904 | $155.19 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.76 | 7.825% | $213.2347 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.80 | 3.231% | $48.3121 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.27 | 9.490% | $88.9825 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,150.98 | $1,249.6186 | $1,249.61 | $1,249.65 | $1,249.60 | |