| 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 | $228.53 | 12.817% | $257.8207 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.86 | 12.464% | $71.8195 | $71.82 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.58 | 11.353% | $19.5759 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.70 | 9.198% | $8.4082 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.86 | 8.215% | $264.9752 | $264.98 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.84 | 3.170% | $95.783 | $95.78 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.68 | 10.445% | $135.4939 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.05 | $853.8764 | $853.88 | $853.90 | $853.90 | |