| 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 | $238.86 | 9.786% | $262.2348 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.70 | 9.303% | $18.2536 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.44 | 10.125% | $239.4558 | $239.46 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.33 | 13.513% | $160.4279 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.71 | 5.351% | $126.1157 | $126.12 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.85 | 9.553% | $106.1021 | $106.10 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.40 | 7.122% | $10.0695 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.29 | $922.6594 | $922.66 | $922.65 | $922.70 | |