| 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 | $240.46 | 10.650% | $266.069 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.40 | 13.261% | $43.4922 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.83 | 8.638% | $8.5064 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.49 | 10.678% | $87.9779 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.43 | 12.580% | $32.0065 | $32.01 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.97 | 11.614% | $251.098 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.96 | 4.321% | $166.8719 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.54 | $856.0219 | $856.03 | $856.00 | $856.10 | |