| 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 | $231.76 | 13.210% | $262.3755 | $262.38 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.50 | 9.687% | $20.2921 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.47 | 4.208% | $9.8685 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.99 | 5.325% | $177.9887 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.77 | 7.711% | $119.3115 | $119.31 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.39 | 3.401% | $185.4911 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.87 | 3.313% | $60.8204 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.75 | $836.1478 | $836.15 | $836.15 | $836.20 | |