| 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 | $230.95 | 13.771% | $262.7541 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.63 | 4.655% | $62.4058 | $62.41 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.36 | 11.583% | $87.4364 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.70 | 5.609% | $44.039 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.32 | 11.581% | $143.1807 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.58 | 12.325% | $165.7692 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.53 | 5.138% | $114.1063 | $114.11 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.07 | $879.6915 | $879.70 | $879.70 | $879.70 | |