| 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 | $238.80 | 9.533% | $261.5648 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.39 | 5.853% | $18.4078 | $18.41 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.58 | 12.250% | $53.4086 | $53.41 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.76 | 13.252% | $182.0639 | $182.06 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.68 | 4.752% | $21.6627 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.59 | 10.580% | $160.9934 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.72 | 6.105% | $102.6248 | $102.62 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.52 | $800.7260 | $800.71 | $800.65 | $800.80 | |