| 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 | $217.58 | 7.768% | $234.4816 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.57 | 6.444% | $77.2464 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.58 | 11.276% | $186.4763 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.43 | 4.720% | $162.7663 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.46 | 9.691% | $143.1029 | $143.10 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.40 | 7.777% | $100.6637 | $100.66 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.80 | 13.681% | $30.4665 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.82 | $935.2037 | $935.21 | $935.20 | $935.30 | |