| 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 | $247.57 | 6.216% | $262.959 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.47 | 5.118% | $21.5177 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.98 | 12.613% | $28.1307 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.87 | 10.686% | $195.7703 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.75 | 7.849% | $18.0647 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.52 | 8.287% | $168.4079 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.27 | 9.174% | $186.9823 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.43 | $881.8326 | $881.83 | $881.80 | $881.90 | |