| 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 | $241.88 | 8.146% | $261.5835 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.34 | 5.192% | $227.5724 | $227.57 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.67 | 3.828% | $148.1314 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.46 | 5.766% | $19.5244 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.99 | 13.410% | $64.6324 | $64.63 | $64.65 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.54 | 9.216% | $46.4605 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.70 | 7.295% | $18.9912 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.58 | $786.8958 | $786.88 | $786.90 | $786.90 | |