| 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 | $234.54 | 11.501% | $261.5144 | $261.51 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.41 | 8.644% | $76.4962 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.74 | 7.803% | $16.9682 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.49 | 6.241% | $22.8312 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.51 | 8.699% | $139.6891 | $139.69 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.29 | 13.520% | $54.8188 | $54.82 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.54 | 5.709% | $155.9631 | $155.96 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.52 | $728.2810 | $728.28 | $728.25 | $728.30 | |