| 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 | $240.55 | 8.856% | $261.8531 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.79 | 3.821% | $175.2395 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.74 | 5.116% | $91.1776 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.38 | 6.414% | $21.6872 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.45 | 7.802% | $200.9968 | $201.00 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.87 | 7.153% | $122.0151 | $122.02 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.47 | 11.265% | $19.438 | $19.44 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.25 | $892.4073 | $892.42 | $892.45 | $892.40 | |