| 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 | $239.46 | 9.323% | $261.7849 | $261.78 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.49 | 9.549% | $44.3564 | $44.36 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.52 | 11.586% | $60.8367 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.79 | 11.397% | $200.2807 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.26 | 5.310% | $263.5488 | $263.55 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.78 | 6.593% | $7.227 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.70 | 4.337% | $74.8096 | $74.81 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.00 | $912.8441 | $912.85 | $912.90 | $912.80 | |