| 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 | $236.40 | 11.474% | $263.5245 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.63 | 13.435% | $98.2687 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.46 | 6.144% | $77.9734 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.61 | 8.403% | $48.3586 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.37 | 8.471% | $9.079 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.34 | 10.186% | $52.1621 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.58 | 9.836% | $20.4075 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.39 | $569.7738 | $569.77 | $569.70 | $569.90 | |