| 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 | $240.89 | 7.194% | $258.2196 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.93 | 7.392% | $8.5162 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.27 | 10.632% | $216.0311 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.86 | 6.118% | $159.0284 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.34 | 9.626% | $133.0202 | $133.02 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.48 | 10.842% | $71.4709 | $71.47 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.64 | 12.417% | $13.0853 | $13.09 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.41 | $859.3717 | $859.38 | $859.35 | $859.30 | |