| 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 | $241.25 | 11.276% | $268.4534 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.89 | 5.712% | $45.3399 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.66 | 7.378% | $21.1105 | $21.11 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.31 | 8.465% | $117.4784 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.87 | 12.132% | $99.6517 | $99.65 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.70 | 13.676% | $261.1138 | $261.11 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.81 | 8.757% | $148.7905 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.49 | $961.9382 | $961.93 | $961.95 | $962.00 | |