| 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 | $240.97 | 11.539% | $268.7755 | $268.78 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.76 | 10.871% | $120.5833 | $120.58 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.85 | 9.361% | $46.8612 | $46.86 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.38 | 8.319% | $20.9922 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.60 | 3.354% | $170.1207 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.32 | 4.433% | $76.5703 | $76.57 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.49 | 9.856% | $79.6346 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.37 | $783.5378 | $783.53 | $783.55 | $783.60 | |