| 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 | $242.86 | 7.642% | $261.4194 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.41 | 9.259% | $79.1144 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.66 | 13.378% | $31.3604 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.94 | 10.370% | $168.7999 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.93 | 3.184% | $48.4243 | $48.42 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.71 | 9.622% | $70.9364 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.82 | 8.123% | $54.9481 | $54.95 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.33 | $715.0029 | $715.00 | $714.95 | $714.90 | |