| 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 | $238.69 | 10.291% | $263.2536 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.43 | 12.413% | $72.4277 | $72.43 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.67 | 9.281% | $116.57 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.61 | 10.406% | $53.6684 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.57 | 9.856% | $202.7612 | $202.76 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.99 | 4.687% | $166.4419 | $166.44 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.55 | 12.501% | $41.1191 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.51 | $916.2419 | $916.24 | $916.20 | $916.30 | |