| 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 | $218.76 | 10.723% | $242.2176 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.86 | 13.638% | $285.0723 | $285.07 | $285.05 | $285.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.25 | 3.592% | $77.953 | $77.95 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.43 | 5.457% | $8.89 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.60 | 10.138% | $79.9602 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.65 | 9.217% | $23.6455 | $23.65 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.41 | 13.200% | $156.6801 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.96 | $874.4187 | $874.42 | $874.40 | $874.50 | |