| 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 | $231.27 | 11.289% | $257.3781 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.40 | 8.300% | $83.8242 | $83.82 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.89 | 10.420% | $29.6919 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.83 | 7.504% | $124.5219 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.98 | 5.488% | $35.8448 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.58 | 6.699% | $161.7343 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.89 | 11.655% | $22.2082 | $22.21 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.84 | $715.2034 | $715.19 | $715.20 | $715.10 | |