| 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 | $248.89 | 6.828% | $265.8842 | $265.88 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.61 | 11.527% | $131.1669 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.73 | 9.789% | $237.9457 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.74 | 7.118% | $141.1173 | $141.12 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.57 | 7.559% | $45.7879 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.81 | 12.800% | $29.1137 | $29.11 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.50 | 8.843% | $26.6665 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.85 | $877.6822 | $877.69 | $877.65 | $877.70 | |