| 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 | $241.68 | 8.555% | $262.3557 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.26 | 9.441% | $171.0125 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.99 | 6.678% | $122.669 | $122.67 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.78 | 7.509% | $26.6407 | $26.64 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.55 | 10.532% | $200.6708 | $200.67 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.74 | 4.772% | $47.9227 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.91 | 13.594% | $138.4824 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.91 | $969.7538 | $969.75 | $969.70 | $969.80 | |