| 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 | $238.51 | 9.855% | $262.0152 | $262.02 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.36 | 5.874% | $62.8468 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.80 | 10.194% | $11.901 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.96 | 7.869% | $43.1045 | $43.10 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.27 | 12.857% | $258.7472 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.33 | 8.811% | $121.1393 | $121.14 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.62 | 10.556% | $125.6137 | $125.61 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.85 | $885.3677 | $885.37 | $885.35 | $885.20 | |