| 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 | $243.30 | 7.161% | $260.7227 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.46 | 12.537% | $8.3953 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.25 | 13.309% | $53.5385 | $53.54 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.70 | 7.851% | $19.0896 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.41 | 3.639% | $249.1585 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.88 | 6.413% | $21.1549 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.37 | 13.595% | $157.1814 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.37 | $769.2409 | $769.24 | $769.25 | $769.30 | |