| 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 | $250.34 | 4.495% | $261.5928 | $261.59 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.54 | 7.592% | $18.8716 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.28 | 3.415% | $17.8701 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.27 | 12.516% | $8.1799 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.63 | 8.362% | $50.5292 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.92 | 3.136% | $159.7783 | $159.78 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.65 | 7.180% | $168.9693 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.63 | $685.7912 | $685.79 | $685.80 | $685.90 | |