| 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 | $244.25 | 8.168% | $264.2003 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.39 | 5.779% | $201.3926 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.68 | 13.378% | $20.0452 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.33 | 7.201% | $5.7138 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.95 | 5.606% | $10.5078 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.86 | 3.329% | $107.3175 | $107.32 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.68 | 8.512% | $261.1667 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.14 | $870.3439 | $870.35 | $870.30 | $870.30 | |