| 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 | $229.84 | 13.722% | $261.3786 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.52 | 12.735% | $31.0247 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.95 | 7.454% | $25.7352 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.61 | 13.848% | $74.6957 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.79 | 5.820% | $87.6084 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.25 | 10.242% | $229.579 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.98 | 8.810% | $128.374 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.94 | $838.3956 | $838.40 | $838.40 | $838.40 | |