| 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 | $234.89 | 11.563% | $262.0503 | $262.05 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.30 | 11.258% | $96.0157 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.84 | 7.868% | $30.0305 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.46 | 9.721% | $79.5038 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.51 | 5.505% | $231.594 | $231.59 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.68 | 11.630% | $170.4367 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.80 | 8.512% | $86.5926 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.48 | $956.2236 | $956.22 | $956.25 | $956.20 | |