| 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 | $117.75 | 11.597% | $131.4055 | $131.41 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.51 | 7.734% | $17.7869 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.86 | 3.205% | $238.2591 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.46 | 8.838% | $25.5334 | $25.53 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.86 | 5.217% | $44.0438 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.50 | 7.855% | $23.1888 | $23.19 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.82 | 9.560% | $273.7028 | $273.70 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.76 | $753.9203 | $753.92 | $753.95 | $753.90 | |