| 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 | $242.29 | 8.241% | $262.2571 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.30 | 11.497% | $144.1656 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.94 | 9.318% | $92.8547 | $92.85 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.49 | 11.234% | $16.1178 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.69 | 8.214% | $41.868 | $41.87 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.52 | 9.761% | $135.5768 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.52 | 8.657% | $192.8879 | $192.89 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.75 | $885.7279 | $885.74 | $885.70 | $885.90 | |