| 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 | $237.39 | 8.480% | $257.5207 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.43 | 8.370% | $88.2457 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.77 | 9.597% | $157.5676 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.53 | 9.226% | $46.4538 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.76 | 5.746% | $102.3198 | $102.32 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.84 | 10.500% | $94.8532 | $94.85 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.32 | 6.251% | $99.1534 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.04 | $846.1142 | $846.11 | $846.05 | $846.20 | |