| 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 | $240.90 | 7.256% | $258.3797 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.36 | 7.305% | $30.4317 | $30.43 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.88 | 7.414% | $29.947 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.30 | 7.769% | $116.7138 | $116.71 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.71 | 8.629% | $47.4817 | $47.48 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.35 | 8.317% | $253.8409 | $253.84 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.63 | 9.845% | $132.506 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.13 | $869.3008 | $869.30 | $869.35 | $869.20 | |