| 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 | $242.36 | 8.331% | $262.551 | $262.55 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.66 | 7.835% | $53.5509 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.95 | 7.461% | $178.3315 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.36 | 10.617% | $32.4772 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.77 | 12.162% | $30.0258 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.69 | 11.851% | $7.4828 | $7.48 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.47 | 6.825% | $246.1996 | $246.20 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.26 | $810.6188 | $810.62 | $810.70 | $810.70 | |