| 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 | $242.60 | 8.360% | $262.8814 | $262.88 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.94 | 7.499% | $96.6846 | $96.68 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.36 | 11.819% | $169.2492 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.94 | 9.356% | $154.1263 | $154.13 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.68 | 12.681% | $28.9365 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.28 | 6.400% | $30.0899 | $30.09 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.45 | 11.252% | $157.366 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.25 | $899.3339 | $899.34 | $899.40 | $899.30 | |