| 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 | $240.93 | 8.750% | $262.0114 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.65 | 10.529% | $9.5608 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.46 | 9.250% | $56.2201 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.74 | 13.572% | $227.9844 | $227.98 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.89 | 10.204% | $158.5725 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.86 | 8.143% | $65.8158 | $65.82 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.38 | 12.390% | $260.048 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.91 | $1,040.2130 | $1,040.21 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.20 | |