| 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 | $217.44 | 8.755% | $236.4769 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.25 | 8.553% | $172.8707 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.94 | 3.374% | $127.088 | $127.09 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.92 | 7.210% | $129.6383 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.62 | 5.573% | $75.6114 | $75.61 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.31 | 13.703% | $18.545 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.29 | 7.254% | $11.0364 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.77 | $771.2667 | $771.28 | $771.30 | $771.20 | |