| 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 | $237.52 | 9.624% | $260.3789 | $260.38 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.90 | 11.220% | $57.7232 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.29 | 5.385% | $37.1904 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.34 | 7.372% | $25.0606 | $25.06 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.80 | 10.497% | $83.7567 | $83.76 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.52 | 9.845% | $47.8045 | $47.80 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.75 | 9.722% | $8.5035 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.12 | $520.4178 | $520.41 | $520.40 | $520.50 | |