| 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 | $230.38 | 13.844% | $262.2738 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.56 | 5.149% | $84.708 | $84.71 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.40 | 12.263% | $52.09 | $52.09 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.86 | 9.735% | $115.0681 | $115.07 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.58 | 13.419% | $46.0254 | $46.03 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.64 | 4.864% | $41.5681 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.93 | 12.730% | $261.4547 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.35 | $863.1881 | $863.19 | $863.15 | $863.30 | |