| 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 | $236.32 | 8.829% | $257.1847 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.57 | 5.485% | $144.0609 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.53 | 13.397% | $59.5674 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.43 | 12.619% | $78.1914 | $78.19 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.27 | 10.790% | $39.0756 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.65 | 10.832% | $26.2118 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.71 | 10.292% | $169.5298 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.48 | $773.8216 | $773.82 | $773.85 | $773.90 | |