| 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 | $242.43 | 7.584% | $260.8159 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.78 | 11.462% | $16.4741 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.57 | 5.873% | $252.5812 | $252.58 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.86 | 13.647% | $148.7185 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.87 | 7.666% | $17.0866 | $17.09 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.37 | 6.132% | $141.5482 | $141.55 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.66 | 7.285% | $128.3772 | $128.38 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.54 | $965.6017 | $965.61 | $965.60 | $965.60 | |