| 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 | $240.48 | 7.180% | $257.7465 | $257.75 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.83 | 4.519% | $65.6693 | $65.67 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.26 | 10.583% | $145.1512 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.31 | 9.663% | $201.0232 | $201.02 | $201.00 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.37 | 6.676% | $7.862 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.48 | 3.825% | $5.6896 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.39 | 6.207% | $156.5385 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.12 | $839.6803 | $839.68 | $839.65 | $839.70 | |