| 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 | $242.35 | 8.311% | $262.4917 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.52 | 8.837% | $271.5701 | $271.57 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.48 | 7.596% | $151.1509 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.64 | 6.636% | $241.6798 | $241.68 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.51 | 9.783% | $253.0608 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.30 | 6.860% | $17.4182 | $17.42 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.50 | 6.652% | $93.3205 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.30 | $1,290.6920 | $1,290.69 | $1,290.65 | $1,290.80 | |