| 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 | $242.26 | 10.872% | $268.5985 | $268.60 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.96 | 6.370% | $48.8877 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.87 | 6.287% | $138.0349 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.32 | 4.401% | $210.1801 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.66 | 3.529% | $28.6361 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.61 | 11.717% | $154.8509 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.84 | 5.732% | $31.5504 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.52 | $880.7386 | $880.74 | $880.80 | $880.80 | |