| 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 | $240.81 | 8.676% | $261.7027 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.61 | 13.200% | $176.1505 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.34 | 7.777% | $179.2763 | $179.28 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.48 | 8.718% | $187.5168 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.83 | 4.148% | $6.0718 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.59 | 11.198% | $50.6952 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.30 | 11.374% | $108.3669 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.96 | $969.7802 | $969.79 | $969.75 | $969.90 | |