| 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 | $247.70 | 5.536% | $261.4127 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.34 | 3.662% | $23.1581 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.73 | 6.593% | $35.9538 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.82 | 7.787% | $203.5234 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.79 | 3.282% | $44.1944 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.68 | 8.470% | $126.5628 | $126.56 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.42 | 8.350% | $171.6481 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.48 | $866.4533 | $866.44 | $866.40 | $866.50 | |