| 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 | $238.92 | 9.591% | $261.8348 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.31 | 5.420% | $22.465 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.91 | 13.102% | $150.3239 | $150.32 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.95 | 8.257% | $175.3222 | $175.32 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.80 | 11.765% | $23.2471 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.39 | 5.189% | $51.9528 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.29 | 5.411% | $101.5003 | $101.50 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.57 | $786.6461 | $786.64 | $786.60 | $786.60 | |