| 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 | $229.36 | 13.858% | $261.1447 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.62 | 5.788% | $14.4083 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.76 | 6.525% | $17.8536 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.94 | 4.763% | $187.4629 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.25 | 3.273% | $168.5932 | $168.59 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.51 | 9.428% | $39.9522 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.36 | 5.725% | $93.4186 | $93.42 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.80 | $782.8335 | $782.82 | $782.80 | $782.90 | |