| 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 | $241.87 | 9.666% | $265.2492 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.68 | 6.387% | $8.1705 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.65 | 8.397% | $135.1169 | $135.12 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.67 | 9.121% | $96.7576 | $96.76 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.48 | 12.169% | $97.0038 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.39 | 11.800% | $142.422 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.76 | 13.843% | $229.6896 | $229.69 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.50 | $974.4096 | $974.41 | $974.35 | $974.40 | |