| 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 | $244.59 | 10.236% | $269.6262 | $269.63 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.59 | 13.725% | $8.6317 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.71 | 4.503% | $83.2993 | $83.30 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.89 | 8.118% | $186.9252 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.96 | 8.549% | $12.9825 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.33 | 9.860% | $71.7715 | $71.77 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.72 | 4.229% | $5.9619 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.79 | $639.1983 | $639.20 | $639.25 | $639.20 | |