| 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 | $244.27 | 7.815% | $263.3597 | $263.36 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.39 | 13.152% | $18.5456 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.94 | 11.728% | $227.8581 | $227.86 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.54 | 11.818% | $36.3856 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.99 | 13.533% | $23.8306 | $23.83 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.92 | 9.512% | $146.6585 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.27 | 3.547% | $100.7202 | $100.72 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.32 | $817.3583 | $817.37 | $817.35 | $817.40 | |