| 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 | $235.34 | 9.215% | $257.0266 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.77 | 12.785% | $88.8407 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.91 | 6.605% | $135.2924 | $135.29 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.94 | 11.138% | $125.5193 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.59 | 11.219% | $80.7339 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.41 | 8.745% | $232.0727 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.66 | 7.591% | $145.958 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.62 | $1,065.4436 | $1,065.44 | $1,065.45 | $1,065.40 | |