| 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 | $242.28 | 7.542% | $260.5528 | $260.55 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.49 | 9.154% | $218.8429 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.65 | 6.396% | $235.8267 | $235.83 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.52 | 12.305% | $32.0294 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.80 | 13.236% | $177.554 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.58 | 12.812% | $131.5162 | $131.52 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.90 | 13.207% | $125.5466 | $125.55 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.22 | $1,181.8686 | $1,181.87 | $1,181.90 | $1,181.80 | |