| 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 | $241.81 | 8.496% | $262.3542 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.48 | 9.434% | $39.9215 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.43 | 6.118% | $75.8001 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.77 | 13.202% | $45.0204 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.47 | 12.771% | $254.2648 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.67 | 11.200% | $206.465 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.51 | 10.822% | $80.357 | $80.36 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.14 | $964.1830 | $964.18 | $964.10 | $964.30 | |