| 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 | $241.50 | 8.406% | $261.8005 | $261.80 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.34 | 8.176% | $53.374 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.57 | 8.295% | $80.7556 | $80.76 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.88 | 11.483% | $37.7704 | $37.77 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.62 | 5.445% | $177.8014 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.76 | 9.826% | $186.4406 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.93 | 11.292% | $61.1327 | $61.13 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.60 | $859.0752 | $859.07 | $859.05 | $859.10 | |