| 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 | $240.26 | 7.122% | $257.3713 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.92 | 10.255% | $87.0132 | $87.01 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.68 | 13.572% | $140.4658 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.73 | 8.396% | $76.6685 | $76.67 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.78 | 8.403% | $78.8957 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.53 | 6.404% | $6.9482 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.71 | 4.160% | $238.2243 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.61 | $885.5870 | $885.59 | $885.50 | $885.60 | |