| 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 | $234.68 | 9.867% | $257.8359 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.97 | 3.274% | $112.5377 | $112.54 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.43 | 4.170% | $72.3252 | $72.33 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.27 | 9.373% | $79.0439 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.67 | 13.840% | $129.4019 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.50 | 13.277% | $69.6654 | $69.67 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.55 | 13.278% | $128.6272 | $128.63 | $128.65 | $128.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.07 | $849.4372 | $849.45 | $849.50 | $849.30 | |