| 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 | $238.77 | 9.868% | $262.3318 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.29 | 4.486% | $78.6675 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.25 | 6.493% | $181.3043 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.41 | 12.733% | $87.2666 | $87.27 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.57 | 6.396% | $182.5436 | $182.54 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.48 | 4.227% | $68.2478 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.36 | 6.144% | $220.1002 | $220.10 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.13 | $1,080.4618 | $1,080.46 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.40 | |