| 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 | $236.87 | 12.484% | $266.4409 | $266.44 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.82 | 9.434% | $132.2182 | $132.22 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.64 | 9.669% | $141.0782 | $141.08 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.35 | 12.120% | $83.3612 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.25 | 4.294% | $9.6472 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.93 | 6.638% | $82.0366 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.45 | 7.176% | $156.9593 | $156.96 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.31 | $871.7416 | $871.75 | $871.75 | $871.70 | |