| 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 | $214.98 | 12.587% | $242.0395 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.98 | 7.732% | $10.7517 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.78 | 6.351% | $214.595 | $214.60 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.51 | 5.396% | $45.8578 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.89 | 5.530% | $9.3816 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.67 | 8.846% | $152.0252 | $152.03 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.31 | 8.842% | $96.1184 | $96.12 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.12 | $770.7692 | $770.78 | $770.80 | $770.80 | |