| 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 | $240.90 | 8.594% | $261.6029 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.85 | 5.705% | $29.4388 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.56 | 7.426% | $30.6809 | $30.68 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.27 | 3.632% | $88.367 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.59 | 8.536% | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.30 | 8.326% | $127.0664 | $127.07 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.94 | 9.510% | $237.571 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.41 | $789.4770 | $789.48 | $789.45 | $789.60 | |