| 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 | 7.200% | $260.3459 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.37 | 5.818% | $41.6605 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.67 | 13.317% | $188.8654 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.27 | 11.845% | $13.7234 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.94 | 10.170% | $240.1045 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.84 | 10.778% | $93.9841 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.68 | 7.727% | $12.5825 | $12.58 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.63 | $851.2663 | $851.26 | $851.25 | $851.30 | |