| 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 | $238.73 | 7.822% | $257.4035 | $257.40 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.66 | 6.394% | $200.7229 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.97 | 7.595% | $77.4361 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.94 | 10.116% | $43.9803 | $43.98 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.59 | 4.351% | $92.4446 | $92.44 | $92.45 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.37 | 12.437% | $39.769 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.38 | 13.276% | $64.9978 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.64 | $776.7542 | $776.75 | $776.75 | $776.70 | |