| 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 | $243.26 | 7.721% | $262.0421 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.55 | 8.297% | $20.0891 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.83 | 12.840% | $86.695 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.39 | 6.759% | $45.2551 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.60 | 12.606% | $113.2816 | $113.28 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.75 | 10.664% | $73.8682 | $73.87 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.85 | 3.490% | $22.6126 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.23 | $623.8437 | $623.85 | $623.85 | $623.90 | |