| 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 | $229.90 | 13.698% | $261.3917 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.39 | 5.547% | $50.0187 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.29 | 3.756% | $96.794 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.93 | 13.833% | $97.8167 | $97.82 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.40 | 10.295% | $150.4424 | $150.44 | $150.45 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.30 | 5.610% | $40.4486 | $40.45 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.74 | 8.851% | $158.6394 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.95 | $855.5515 | $855.55 | $855.55 | $855.40 | |