| 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 | $242.74 | 7.557% | $261.0839 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.57 | 7.563% | $70.5291 | $70.53 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.79 | 8.395% | $215.4784 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.65 | 13.442% | $10.9472 | $10.95 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.28 | 11.393% | $66.0338 | $66.03 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.54 | 5.705% | $228.8936 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.31 | 6.593% | $167.6814 | $167.68 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.88 | $1,020.6474 | $1,020.64 | $1,020.75 | $1,020.60 | |