| 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 | $241.25 | 8.569% | $261.9227 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.59 | 12.719% | $19.8273 | $19.83 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.84 | 11.464% | $277.367 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.82 | 7.827% | $29.9975 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.61 | 5.513% | $18.5808 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.60 | 12.459% | $143.4977 | $143.50 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.33 | 13.572% | $201.3972 | $201.40 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.04 | $952.5902 | $952.60 | $952.60 | $952.60 | |