| 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 | $239.89 | 8.806% | $261.0147 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.32 | 5.803% | $44.7758 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.54 | 11.680% | $168.1231 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.38 | 3.467% | $73.8547 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.30 | 12.759% | $258.5564 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.96 | 8.821% | $21.7207 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.49 | 11.122% | $170.5612 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.88 | $998.6066 | $998.60 | $998.55 | $998.70 | |