| 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 | $239.58 | 7.305% | $257.0813 | $257.08 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.62 | 7.187% | $19.9582 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.72 | 3.542% | $148.8106 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.75 | 8.238% | $164.2512 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.54 | 10.366% | $29.2911 | $29.29 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.26 | 6.383% | $197.0851 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.44 | 10.253% | $50.099 | $50.10 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.91 | $866.5765 | $866.58 | $866.60 | $866.70 | |