| 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 | $236.95 | 8.637% | $257.4154 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.39 | 4.312% | $5.6224 | $5.62 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.74 | 8.838% | $62.8431 | $62.84 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.39 | 9.749% | $95.9097 | $95.91 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.28 | 4.742% | $28.5736 | $28.57 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.63 | 13.489% | $118.7435 | $118.74 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.64 | 4.599% | $218.2354 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.02 | $787.3431 | $787.34 | $787.30 | $787.20 | |