| 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 | $217.76 | 10.750% | $241.1692 | $241.17 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.94 | 8.428% | $74.7503 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.55 | 13.578% | $135.7825 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.35 | 4.444% | $110.0318 | $110.03 | $110.05 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.37 | 8.481% | $17.7583 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.67 | 13.333% | $43.8259 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.57 | 8.553% | $14.7306 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.21 | $638.0486 | $638.05 | $638.10 | $638.10 | |