| 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 | $75.62 | 11.425% | $84.2596 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.85 | 10.303% | $240.2951 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.67 | 9.224% | $83.742 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.36 | 13.772% | $265.4983 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.89 | 5.162% | $186.0211 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.33 | 7.542% | $262.7574 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.29 | 8.553% | $95.8414 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.01 | $1,218.4149 | $1,218.42 | $1,218.40 | $1,218.40 | |