| 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 | $229.79 | 13.655% | $261.1678 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.56 | 10.832% | $87.0696 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.73 | 13.163% | $20.0638 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.29 | 10.309% | $85.2578 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.49 | 3.751% | $144.7223 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.46 | 13.864% | $21.0193 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.99 | 9.569% | $236.6581 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.31 | $855.9587 | $855.96 | $855.85 | $856.10 | |