| 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 | $243.70 | 7.297% | $261.4828 | $261.48 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.47 | 5.600% | $33.2323 | $33.23 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.68 | 7.500% | $29.756 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.36 | 8.855% | $15.6316 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.98 | 11.441% | $187.1986 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.80 | 8.353% | $70.2127 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.41 | 4.535% | $240.8591 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.40 | $838.3731 | $838.37 | $838.40 | $838.40 | |