| 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 | $79.62 | 6.591% | $84.8678 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.68 | 6.403% | $132.6633 | $132.66 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.58 | 3.737% | $249.5705 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.79 | 12.780% | $31.3416 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.73 | 7.339% | $228.3423 | $228.34 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.67 | 12.117% | $263.105 | $263.11 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.85 | 3.841% | $246.9858 | $246.99 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.92 | $1,236.8763 | $1,236.88 | $1,236.85 | $1,236.90 | |