| 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 | $239.55 | 7.779% | $258.1846 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.59 | 8.124% | $22.2627 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.43 | 5.253% | $115.1784 | $115.18 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.75 | 3.811% | $166.8762 | $166.88 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.84 | 9.438% | $8.5799 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.68 | 7.167% | $144.3325 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.86 | 4.871% | $47.0451 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.70 | $762.4594 | $762.46 | $762.55 | $762.50 | |