| 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 | $238.61 | 9.365% | $260.9558 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.87 | 9.437% | $39.2551 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.38 | 10.115% | $34.5541 | $34.55 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.46 | 10.712% | $18.2232 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.26 | 11.411% | $11.4308 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.86 | 13.776% | $57.8665 | $57.87 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.49 | 8.393% | $219.485 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.93 | $641.7705 | $641.78 | $641.75 | $641.90 | |