| 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 | $217.97 | 7.858% | $235.0981 | $235.10 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.50 | 6.715% | $67.764 | $67.76 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.51 | 9.274% | $151.3554 | $151.36 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.34 | 8.183% | $151.824 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.93 | 8.455% | $95.3645 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.26 | 10.786% | $258.4194 | $258.42 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.63 | 6.367% | $18.7525 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.14 | $978.5779 | $978.57 | $978.50 | $978.70 | |