| 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 | $240.44 | 9.317% | $262.8418 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.92 | 5.229% | $171.4391 | $171.44 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.96 | 6.333% | $184.9769 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.46 | 10.824% | $7.1592 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.25 | 7.557% | $17.478 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.60 | 10.456% | $149.7783 | $149.78 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.61 | 8.812% | $26.7786 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.24 | $820.4519 | $820.46 | $820.55 | $820.50 | |