| 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 | $249.29 | 7.586% | $268.2011 | $268.20 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.60 | 5.793% | $210.1049 | $210.10 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.57 | 8.546% | $189.4888 | $189.49 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.54 | 8.486% | $78.6957 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.29 | 5.147% | $19.2314 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.31 | 3.827% | $101.0341 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.61 | 4.602% | $81.1816 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.21 | $947.9376 | $947.93 | $948.00 | $947.90 | |