| 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 | $241.80 | 8.267% | $261.7896 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.33 | 8.637% | $39.4678 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.50 | 12.628% | $104.1809 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.70 | 4.507% | $157.492 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.87 | 9.491% | $39.2744 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.67 | 9.732% | $20.487 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.90 | 5.820% | $139.5766 | $139.58 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.77 | $762.2683 | $762.27 | $762.30 | $762.40 | |