| 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 | $242.76 | 8.149% | $262.5425 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.97 | 13.471% | $9.0436 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.91 | 3.277% | $22.628 | $22.63 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.94 | 11.255% | $219.1056 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.78 | 6.855% | $219.8862 | $219.89 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.37 | 5.858% | $215.2834 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.67 | 10.663% | $45.0066 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.40 | $993.4959 | $993.50 | $993.55 | $993.40 | |