| 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 | $242.63 | 7.688% | $261.2834 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.40 | 5.852% | $97.8072 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.47 | 6.234% | $223.5907 | $223.59 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.38 | 8.806% | $78.7538 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.99 | 9.444% | $240.7659 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.63 | 4.772% | $62.4755 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.35 | 4.667% | $211.7937 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.85 | $1,176.4702 | $1,176.47 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.60 | |