| 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 | $242.35 | 7.799% | $261.2509 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.89 | 7.678% | $170.0128 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.49 | 8.624% | $163.4683 | $163.47 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.81 | 10.757% | $268.9291 | $268.93 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.83 | 12.521% | $197.8457 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.76 | 3.246% | $92.6736 | $92.67 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.26 | 8.447% | $174.8816 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,220.39 | $1,329.0620 | $1,329.06 | $1,329.05 | $1,329.10 | |