| 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 | $230.35 | 13.590% | $261.6546 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.36 | 3.807% | $58.5056 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.74 | 3.628% | $58.7985 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.36 | 8.244% | $148.684 | $148.68 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.73 | 9.247% | $11.7222 | $11.72 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.99 | 7.553% | $149.4879 | $149.49 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.55 | 5.276% | $123.7519 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.08 | $812.6047 | $812.60 | $812.60 | $812.70 | |