| 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 | $243.58 | 7.800% | $262.5792 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.39 | 8.478% | $76.3577 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.51 | 9.300% | $68.3234 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.88 | 13.149% | $55.3072 | $55.31 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.93 | 5.283% | $77.8357 | $77.84 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.77 | 6.697% | $98.9828 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.98 | 8.143% | $202.2058 | $202.21 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.04 | $841.5918 | $841.60 | $841.60 | $841.60 | |