| 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 | $239.75 | 8.529% | $260.1983 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.77 | 11.446% | $16.4606 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.97 | 6.291% | $70.1202 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.84 | 8.274% | $194.72 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.94 | 5.850% | $124.8395 | $124.84 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.64 | 6.234% | $75.0437 | $75.04 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.99 | 10.550% | $119.3829 | $119.38 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.90 | $860.7652 | $860.76 | $860.75 | $860.70 | |