| 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 | $217.49 | 7.775% | $234.3998 | $234.40 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.62 | 7.728% | $8.2089 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.84 | 4.541% | $143.0539 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.44 | 11.673% | $78.6625 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.52 | 12.526% | $63.5997 | $63.60 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.98 | 7.708% | $99.0698 | $99.07 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.77 | 12.152% | $261.0562 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.66 | $888.0508 | $888.05 | $888.00 | $888.20 | |