| 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 | $241.50 | 6.457% | $257.0937 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.78 | 13.508% | $37.2079 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.68 | 13.725% | $73.5573 | $73.56 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.42 | 5.315% | $129.9798 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.79 | 6.828% | $29.6875 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.93 | 7.221% | $231.5223 | $231.52 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.71 | 4.756% | $83.501 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.81 | $842.5495 | $842.55 | $842.55 | $842.60 | |