| 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 | $185.44 | 11.314% | $206.4207 | $206.42 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.28 | 13.249% | $19.5694 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.39 | 3.784% | $136.3618 | $136.36 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.50 | 9.640% | $257.1058 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.90 | 9.700% | $7.5693 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.34 | 11.685% | $228.2171 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.31 | 9.303% | $23.2925 | $23.29 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.16 | $878.5366 | $878.54 | $878.45 | $878.60 | |