| 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 | $240.67 | 7.364% | $258.3929 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.99 | 9.505% | $114.9693 | $114.97 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.63 | 5.268% | $143.8277 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.78 | 12.253% | $246.7096 | $246.71 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.63 | 5.741% | $9.1254 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.71 | 6.640% | $35.9483 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.95 | 3.499% | $54.8027 | $54.80 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.36 | $863.7759 | $863.78 | $863.80 | $863.70 | |