| 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 | $231.99 | 12.521% | $261.0375 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.87 | 8.458% | $69.2721 | $69.27 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.45 | 6.550% | $242.348 | $242.35 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.98 | 6.564% | $15.9633 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.66 | 10.743% | $86.003 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.43 | 3.330% | $143.0397 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.41 | 7.519% | $67.1026 | $67.10 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.79 | $884.7662 | $884.76 | $884.75 | $884.70 | |