| 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 | $236.63 | 12.600% | $266.4454 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.30 | 11.515% | $87.3162 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.73 | 5.602% | $21.8913 | $21.89 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.48 | 8.235% | $87.1075 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.26 | 7.145% | $21.7076 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.62 | 4.615% | $256.9554 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.90 | 9.431% | $81.9638 | $81.96 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.92 | $823.3872 | $823.40 | $823.35 | $823.40 | |