| 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 | $242.32 | 7.824% | $261.2791 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.77 | 13.223% | $256.7558 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.68 | 5.649% | $72.5597 | $72.56 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.33 | 3.806% | $48.0933 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.52 | 3.640% | $143.5621 | $143.56 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.93 | 6.141% | $37.0751 | $37.08 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.37 | 8.787% | $268.0185 | $268.02 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.92 | $1,087.3436 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.35 | $1,087.50 | |