| 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 | $238.43 | 8.370% | $258.3866 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.81 | 10.306% | $45.0159 | $45.02 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.55 | 3.184% | $218.2858 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.30 | 7.522% | $45.4818 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.47 | 9.770% | $34.5446 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.71 | 7.700% | $84.7707 | $84.77 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.85 | 11.285% | $64.3784 | $64.38 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.12 | $750.8638 | $750.87 | $750.90 | $750.90 | |