| 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 | $233.72 | 11.823% | $261.3527 | $261.35 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.35 | 4.683% | $115.5177 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.74 | 8.518% | $55.062 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.76 | 9.827% | $15.1122 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.73 | 10.178% | $44.8755 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.76 | 7.208% | $23.3285 | $23.33 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.73 | 7.592% | $66.4165 | $66.42 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.79 | $581.6651 | $581.67 | $581.65 | $581.70 | |