| 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 | $212.75 | 10.109% | $234.2569 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.47 | 12.116% | $146.2777 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.61 | 12.560% | $104.2418 | $104.24 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.79 | 11.250% | $17.5664 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.52 | 12.369% | $30.9239 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.87 | 7.265% | $256.2239 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.39 | 13.448% | $82.125 | $82.13 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.40 | $871.6156 | $871.62 | $871.60 | $871.60 | |