| 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 | 8.357% | $263.1558 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.57 | 4.390% | $157.18 | $157.18 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.50 | 3.187% | $71.715 | $71.72 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.82 | 8.780% | $26.9992 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.65 | 12.476% | $154.8232 | $154.82 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.61 | 4.294% | $187.3225 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.64 | 10.152% | $198.9786 | $198.98 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.65 | $1,060.1743 | $1,060.18 | $1,060.15 | $1,060.20 | |