| 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 | $240.40 | 8.620% | $261.1225 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.39 | 10.239% | $44.5255 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.89 | 11.719% | $79.1976 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.58 | 5.600% | $114.6605 | $114.66 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.94 | 13.227% | $8.9902 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.99 | 13.148% | $128.9774 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.90 | 9.323% | $27.2214 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.09 | $664.6951 | $664.70 | $664.70 | $664.70 | |