| 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 | $242.93 | 7.625% | $261.4534 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.73 | 3.351% | $21.4247 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.37 | 10.119% | $177.699 | $177.70 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.99 | 8.103% | $216.1952 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.68 | 10.267% | $235.6185 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.96 | 7.863% | $104.584 | $104.58 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.79 | 8.489% | $80.054 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.45 | $1,097.0288 | $1,097.02 | $1,097.00 | $1,097.10 | |