| 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 | $228.79 | 10.312% | $252.3828 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.79 | 8.286% | $147.0416 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.90 | 10.768% | $88.5036 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.89 | 9.456% | $69.9314 | $69.93 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.87 | 12.853% | $270.7005 | $270.70 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.97 | 8.791% | $42.3959 | $42.40 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.88 | 7.798% | $107.6686 | $107.67 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.09 | $978.6244 | $978.62 | $978.65 | $978.60 | |