| 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 | $207.25 | 5.836% | $219.3451 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.97 | 12.723% | $98.0352 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.94 | 8.800% | $83.7107 | $83.71 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.48 | 9.770% | $64.1935 | $64.19 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.74 | 12.665% | $85.3325 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.26 | 12.305% | $13.7686 | $13.77 | $13.75 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.49 | 8.529% | $259.9161 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.13 | $824.3017 | $824.31 | $824.30 | $824.20 | |