| 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 | $232.66 | 12.554% | $261.8681 | $261.87 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.33 | 7.470% | $45.4921 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.59 | 10.159% | $39.2056 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.53 | 8.197% | $182.3444 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.58 | 11.552% | $220.4044 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.43 | 11.335% | $7.1588 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.64 | 4.762% | $202.8611 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.76 | $959.3345 | $959.33 | $959.30 | $959.40 | |