| 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 | $240.79 | 10.606% | $266.3282 | $266.33 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.25 | 12.799% | $20.5858 | $20.59 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.34 | 3.610% | $37.6519 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.57 | 12.747% | $88.5853 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.37 | 13.850% | $203.0742 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.36 | 3.445% | $55.1983 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.32 | 8.621% | $15.5545 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.00 | $686.9782 | $686.98 | $687.00 | $687.10 | |