| 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 | $242.96 | 7.508% | $261.2014 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.25 | 12.593% | $8.163 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.44 | 3.379% | $135.8814 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.60 | 8.314% | $191.2825 | $191.28 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.88 | 4.334% | $57.2585 | $57.26 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.73 | 9.400% | $20.4906 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.43 | 10.223% | $214.3066 | $214.31 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.29 | $888.5840 | $888.58 | $888.60 | $888.70 | |