| 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 | $233.67 | 7.789% | $251.8706 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.26 | 9.872% | $7.9767 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.52 | 13.737% | $30.1631 | $30.16 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.36 | 12.701% | $97.3286 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.62 | 8.611% | $6.1039 | $6.10 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.55 | 4.282% | $218.5229 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.48 | 7.152% | $122.6676 | $122.67 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.46 | $734.6334 | $734.63 | $734.60 | $734.70 | |