| 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 | $237.47 | 10.351% | $262.0505 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.68 | 10.341% | $15.0946 | $15.09 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.61 | 6.351% | $98.4917 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.81 | 8.386% | $79.9997 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.76 | 13.741% | $124.8421 | $124.84 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.51 | 12.800% | $267.9113 | $267.91 | $267.90 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.71 | 4.805% | $38.4739 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.55 | $886.8638 | $886.85 | $886.85 | $886.90 | |