| 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 | $245.83 | 9.175% | $268.3849 | $268.38 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 5.201% | $42.5748 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.40 | 9.524% | $84.7716 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.73 | 11.154% | $96.4039 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.33 | 3.621% | $9.6678 | $9.67 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.30 | 7.814% | $28.3551 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.52 | 7.790% | $11.3395 | $11.34 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.58 | $541.4976 | $541.49 | $541.45 | $541.60 | |