| 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 | $242.35 | 8.227% | $262.2881 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.46 | 5.163% | $43.6006 | $43.60 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.96 | 11.500% | $31.1754 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.26 | 12.843% | $83.7972 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.96 | 11.441% | $15.5572 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.82 | 6.766% | $264.5875 | $264.59 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.91 | 5.438% | $160.1709 | $160.17 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.72 | $861.1769 | $861.19 | $861.20 | $861.30 | |