| 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 | $242.87 | 8.249% | $262.9043 | $262.90 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.57 | 4.385% | $217.7158 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.49 | 10.512% | $196.1477 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.85 | 6.399% | $27.5041 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.97 | 7.134% | $128.5287 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.99 | 9.629% | $19.7223 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.25 | 12.872% | $17.213 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.99 | $869.7359 | $869.73 | $869.70 | $869.60 | |