| 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 | $242.44 | 7.793% | $261.3333 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.94 | 4.658% | $238.5574 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.26 | 13.663% | $200.3424 | $200.34 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.40 | 3.870% | $170.7623 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.42 | 13.770% | $83.5299 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.82 | 12.332% | $204.242 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.38 | 4.130% | $234.6882 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.66 | $1,393.4555 | $1,393.45 | $1,393.50 | $1,393.40 | |