| 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 | $238.81 | 11.576% | $266.4546 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.30 | 8.468% | $23.1037 | $23.10 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.31 | 8.578% | $214.2353 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.37 | 8.136% | $39.3291 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.33 | 4.516% | $11.8417 | $11.84 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.35 | 4.277% | $77.5299 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.36 | 6.702% | $214.8551 | $214.86 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.83 | $847.3494 | $847.35 | $847.40 | $847.30 | |