| 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 | $240.78 | 8.780% | $261.9205 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.28 | 8.791% | $34.0298 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.26 | 11.849% | $161.3534 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.31 | 6.346% | $36.4873 | $36.49 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.56 | 3.829% | $37.9599 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.29 | 12.714% | $276.4762 | $276.48 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.71 | 11.562% | $40.9544 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.19 | $849.1815 | $849.18 | $849.20 | $849.30 | |