| 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 | $240.41 | 8.322% | $260.4169 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.39 | 6.656% | $109.2051 | $109.21 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.46 | 11.437% | $127.5508 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.37 | 3.840% | $18.037 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.56 | 9.418% | $116.5958 | $116.60 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.25 | 7.274% | $228.7618 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.60 | 8.356% | $16.9035 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.04 | $877.4709 | $877.48 | $877.45 | $877.50 | |