| 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 | $240.57 | 10.220% | $265.1563 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.79 | 5.609% | $52.5827 | $52.58 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.45 | 8.116% | $270.7765 | $270.78 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.30 | 11.627% | $48.3345 | $48.33 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.36 | 9.209% | $20.0508 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.85 | 8.200% | $171.8757 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.56 | 4.202% | $158.9706 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.88 | $987.7471 | $987.75 | $987.80 | $987.90 | |