| 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 | $244.58 | 7.455% | $262.8134 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.83 | 4.530% | $14.4565 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.30 | 11.189% | $99.2918 | $99.29 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.68 | 6.273% | $87.8665 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.53 | 6.821% | $246.2545 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.29 | 4.632% | $189.6874 | $189.69 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.93 | 7.770% | $270.4273 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.14 | $1,170.7974 | $1,170.80 | $1,170.80 | $1,170.90 | |