| 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 | $244.57 | 7.210% | $262.2035 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.79 | 7.526% | $9.4515 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.66 | 5.479% | $187.394 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.61 | 11.270% | $39.6232 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.69 | 8.325% | $240.1457 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.48 | 12.495% | $78.1615 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.68 | 6.146% | $29.3812 | $29.38 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.48 | $846.3606 | $846.35 | $846.35 | $846.40 | |