| 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 | $236.71 | 10.312% | $261.1195 | $261.12 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.88 | 8.370% | $85.4823 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.31 | 8.380% | $105.4646 | $105.46 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.68 | 11.476% | $9.6761 | $9.68 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.25 | 5.812% | $57.403 | $57.40 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.58 | 6.148% | $78.1037 | $78.10 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.72 | 8.307% | $247.7198 | $247.72 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.13 | $844.9690 | $844.96 | $844.95 | $845.00 | |