| 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 | $239.37 | 7.450% | $257.2031 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.32 | 6.583% | $101.5949 | $101.59 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.39 | 11.751% | $38.4312 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.42 | 3.702% | $86.5082 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.27 | 11.125% | $68.0863 | $68.09 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.64 | 9.724% | $228.9282 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.96 | 6.616% | $37.273 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.37 | $818.0249 | $818.02 | $818.05 | $818.00 | |