| 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 | $208.73 | 13.292% | $236.4744 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.53 | 8.175% | $5.9821 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.63 | 12.396% | $55.7821 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.67 | 13.619% | $80.2945 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.95 | 6.704% | $134.3937 | $134.39 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.28 | 10.751% | $228.4572 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.88 | 9.297% | $42.4947 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.67 | $783.8787 | $783.86 | $783.90 | $784.00 | |